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Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – October 1986 (No. 39) featuring Greg LeMond – Very Good Condition
This vintage Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated issue from October 1986 (No. 39) highlights Greg LeMond’s first Tour de France victory, a defining moment in American cycling history. It also features detailed coverage of Bernard Hinault’s final Tour, Eric Vanderaerden’s green jersey, Guido Bontempi’s sprinting prowess, and Cindy Whitehead’s epic mountain triumph.
The magazine is in very good condition, with minor edge wear consistent with age. The exact item shown in photos is the one you’ll receive. Please check images for condition.
All magazines are individually bagged in a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
FEATURES
17 – Tour de France Introduction
18 – The Battle of the Giants
Hinault strove for his sixth Tour de France victory, but a determined Greg LeMond captured his first.
— by John Wilcockson
26 – Success Without the Glory
The green jersey without a stage win was a mixed triumph for Eric Vanderaerden and Panasonic.
— by Noël Truyers
27 – One of a Dying Race
There are few pure sprinters left like Guido Bontempi of Italy.
— by Noël Truyers
29 – The Fourth Week of the Tour
Winning the Tour brought LeMond more than fame—it brought new obligations and pressures.
— by John Wilcockson
33 – The Other Americans
Beyond LeMond and Hampsten, the first U.S. team to compete in the Tour made a lasting impression.
— by John Wilcockson
38 – Canins Stronger Than Ever
Veteran Italian Maria Canins again dominated the Tour Féminin.
— by Sarah Rowland
43 – Aggressive Women
Number three for Rebecca Twigg in the Ore-Ida Challenge—this time, the competition was tighter.
— by Susan Eastman
48 – Made in the USSR and Finland
A dandelion-lined debut for the Baltic Sea Friendship Race.
— by Michael Aisner
55 – Woman Against the Mountain
Cindy Whitehead’s saddleless victory defines courage and endurance.
— by Owen Mulholland
62 – Looking for Riders
An undersized field causes headaches for Wheat Thins organizer Dave Pelletier.
— by Susan Eastman
66 – Not Just Another Pretty Face
Cindy Whitehead shows a natural feel for both mountains and machines.
— by Charles R. Kelly
DEPARTMENTS
6 – Prologue
7 – From the Grandstand
9 – Breakaways
68 – What’s in Store
76 – Scoreboard
COLUMNS
71 – Keeping Fit
Muscle “Stitch” and Cramping — by Edmund R. Burke
73 – The Bike Shop
Learning Tactics — by Maynard Hershon
78 – A Personal Viewpoint
Man-in-the-Street Interview — by R.P. Boye
A collectible issue documenting Greg LeMond’s first Tour de France win and a pivotal era for American cycling.
Minor wear on edges. Please check pictures for condition purposes.