Description
Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – May 1995, No. 134 (Laurent Jalabert Feature)
This vintage issue of Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated (No. 134, May 1995) is in very good condition, showing only minor wear along the edges. The magazine pictured in this listing is the exact item you will receive. It has been well preserved and remains in excellent shape for its age. Please see detailed photos for complete condition reference.
We offer combined shipping upon request, and every issue is enclosed in a protective plastic covering to ensure safe handling and long-term preservation.
Contents
FEATURES
18 – Better Than Ever
Nine months after his horrific crash at the Tour de France, Laurent Jalabert returned stronger than ever, securing the biggest victory of his career.
by Jeremy Whittle
24 – Anatomy of a Race — Paris–Nice
Since 1933, the “Race to the Sun” has served as the European season’s first major international contest.
by Alain Francoeur
28 – Fast-Forward
Is Lampre’s Czech sprinter Jan Svorada poised to challenge the dominance of Djamolidine Abdujaparov and Mario Cipollini?
by Marketa Navratilova
42 – Leading the Charge
Climbing specialist Michael Engleman prepares to lead Team Shaklee’s campaign in this year’s Tour DuPont.
by Erik Gruenwedel
46 – Tough Enough
Motorola’s George Hincapie demonstrates the grit and power of a future classics contender.
by Rich Carlson
50 – A Golden Oldie
Ned Overend proves that experience and perseverance still pay off in professional mountain biking.
by Tracy L. Seip
58 – Ballerini — At Last!
After three years of near-misses, Franco Ballerini finally claims his long-awaited classics victory at Het Volk.
by Jeremy Whittle
BIKE TESTS
64 – Read All About It
Merlin’s Newsboy may look like a design statement, but it’s a serious performance bike that truly delivers.
by Mike Ferrentino
66 – Dream Machine
Ibis has its Mojo working with this high-performance, beautifully crafted machine.
by Erik Gruenwedel
COLUMNS
8 – Editor’s Corner — @#%&?!, Part II by Rich Carlson
41 – Keeping Fit — Traveling Companion by Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.
56 – In the Press Car — Tactical Maneuvers by Allan Peiper
DEPARTMENTS
4 – Prologue
6 – Letters
10 – Sporting Scene
12 – Ask the Stars
62 – Competition Review
68 – What’s in Store
72 – Finish Lines
This issue highlights Laurent Jalabert’s inspiring comeback and features a strong lineup of European classics coverage, bike tests, and pro insights. A must-have for collectors and fans of mid-1990s professional cycling history.