Description
Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – November 1986 (No. 40) featuring Bernard Hinault – Very Good Condition
This vintage Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated issue from November 1986 (No. 40) features Bernard Hinault, the legendary French cyclist, as part of its extensive 22-page special report on the 1986 Coors Classic. The issue highlights Hinault’s commanding presence, Jeannie Longo’s continued dominance, and the growing prestige of one of America’s most important stage races. It also includes features on framebuilding, endurance racing, and record-setting rides across the United States.
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 check detailed photos for condition reference.
All magazines come with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
FEATURES
14 – Italian-Made in Canada
Stylish frame craftsmanship from an ex-racer turned builder. — by Denis Duquet
19 – 1986 Coors Classic
A 22-page special report on the race that defined American cycling. — by John Wilcockson
20 – A French Double
Bernard Hinault rode with composure, while Jeannie Longo delivered another dominant performance.
22 – A Game of Chance
Strong teams and unpredictable tactics made victory anything but certain.
28 – A Hinault–Anderson Show
Top-level competition, professional sanctioning, and international prestige made the 12th Coors Classic the best yet.
36 – Longo Against the Americans
The women’s Coors Classic was longer, tougher, and more exciting than ever — with Jeannie Longo again taking the win.
44 – Record Breakers
A photo essay from Race Across America 1986, showcasing endurance cycling at its most extreme. — Photography by David Nelson
48 – Over the Top
Riders face their highest mountain challenge at Mosquito Pass, a defining climb of the Old West. — by Owen Mulholland
55 – Racing with the Wind
Jeff Knickman and Rebecca Twigg demonstrate world-class speed and precision at the Washington Trust Classic. — by Barclay Kruse
DEPARTMENTS
4 – Prologue
6 – From the Grandstand
9 – Breakaways
16 – What’s in Store
64 – Scoreboard
COLUMNS
60 – On the Right Track
The Standing Start — by Roger Young
66 – The Bike Shop
Victories — by Maynard Hershon
68 – A Personal Viewpoint
Wake Up, America — by R.P. Boye
A notable and collectible issue, capturing Bernard Hinault’s brilliance, Jeannie Longo’s triumph, and the height of the Coors Classic’s influence on international cycling.
Please check pictures for condition purposes. Minor wear on edges as shown.