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Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – May 1992 (No. 101) featuring Jean-François Bernard & Dimitri Konyshev – Very Good Condition
This vintage Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated issue from May 1992 (No. 101) features Jean-François Bernard and Dimitri Konyshev, highlighting the changing landscape of professional cycling during the early 1990s as Soviet riders entered the global stage. The issue provides exceptional coverage of Paris–Nice, the Soviet transition to Western racing, and early-season European classics.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor wear on edges consistent with its age. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same one you will receive. Please review the detailed photos for condition purposes.
All items come with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
DEPARTMENTS
4 – Prologue
8 – Letters
10 – Sporting Scene
33 – Inside Winning
64 – What’s in Store
COLUMNS
6 – Editor’s Corner
Great Expectations — by Rich Carlson
23 – Greg LeMond
I Know the Feeling
62 – Davis Phinney
Letter From My Father
70 – Keeping Fit
Power Drinks — by Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.
72 – Sitting In
Vivid Flashbacks — by Maynard Hershon
1991 Tour de France winner Miguel Indurain was reduced to the role of domestique in Paris–Nice.
FEATURES
18 – Past Imperfect, Future Tense
The “Race to the Sun,” Paris–Nice, revealed the state of French cycling and introduced an impressive new Italian sprinter to the spotlight. — by Kenny Pryde
SOVIETS IN CYCLING
24 – Comrades in Arms?
The collapse of Soviet communism and the independence of its former states are transforming professional cycling. — by Kenny Pryde
26 – More to Come
Dimitri Konyshev, one of the most gifted riders of his generation, insists his best performances are still ahead. — by Jean-François Quenet
31 – Finding His Niche
Viatcheslav Ekimov adapts to road racing, making the most of his world-class ability. — by Jean-François Quenet
36 – Marc Madiot Poster
44 – Signs of Spring
After an early false alarm in 1990, Johan Capiot’s second win at Het Volk could mark the true rise of his career. — by Tim Malloy
50 – Taking It to the Streets
Veteran Motorola rider Ron Kiefel offers a first-hand account of the Tour of Sicily. — by Ron Kiefel
OLYMPIC PREVIEW
56 – The Graduate
U.S. National Coach Chris Carmichael reflects on his roots in the American racing system and what’s ahead for the Olympic hopefuls. — by Rich Carlson
After a brilliant amateur track career, Slava Ekimov has taken to the road.
A notable and collectible issue exploring the rise of post-Soviet cycling stars and the evolving dynamics of European road racing.
Please check pictures for condition purposes. Minor wear on edges as shown.