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Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – October 1987 (No. 51) featuring Stephen Roche – Very Good Condition
This vintage Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated issue from October 1987 (No. 51) celebrates Stephen Roche’s triumphant victory at the 74th Tour de France, where the Irish rider made history with one of the most tactically brilliant wins of the decade. The issue also covers Jeannie Longo’s Tour de France Féminin victory, the 7-Eleven team’s impressive showing, and features on American cycling standouts like Kent Bostick and Chris Carmichael.
The magazine is in very good condition, with 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 detailed photos for condition reference.
All magazines come with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
DEPARTMENTS
6 – Prologue
8 – From the Grandstand
10 – Breakaways
78 – Scoreboard
FEATURES
1987 Tour de France Coverage
16 – When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Stephen Roche times everything to perfection, claiming victory in the 74th Tour de France. — by Rupert Guinness
22 – Stephen Roche: Diary of a Winner
A day-by-day account from Roche himself, sharing his thoughts and emotions as the race unfolded.
38 – The Future Is Now
In only its second Tour de France, the 7-Eleven team proved itself as a serious contender on the world stage. — by Rich Carlson
48 – A New Queen
France’s Jeannie Longo dethrones Italy’s Maria Canins to win the Tour de France Féminin. — by Pat Liggett
54 – Wait ’til Next Year!
After a devastating leg injury, Chris Carmichael of 7-Eleven looks ahead with determination to the 1988 season. — by Maynard Hershon
60 – The Bigger They Come, The Harder They Fall
Scott Berryman and Connie Paraskevin-Young capture sprint titles in style. — by Rich Carlson
66 – He Just Keeps Rolling Along
At 34, Kent Bostick proves that age and experience are a winning combination at the National Championships. — by Rich Carlson
73 – His Dream Is to “Make It Perfect”
Inside Shimano’s research and development lab with Shinpei Okajima, the engineer redefining cycling technology. — by Heidi Castle
COLUMNS
81 – Keeping Fit
Cold Weather Riding — by Edmund R. Burke
84 – The Bike Shop
Riding to Learn — by Maynard Hershon
A highly collectible issue chronicling Stephen Roche’s unforgettable 1987 Tour de France victory and a transformative year in professional cycling.
Please check pictures for condition purposes. Minor wear on edges as shown.