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Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – October 1989, No. 75 (Greg LeMond Cover) – Very Good Condition
This October 1989 issue of Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated (No. 75) celebrates Greg LeMond’s triumphant return to glory, covering his spectacular comeback and unforgettable victory at the 1989 Tour de France. With detailed features on LeMond, Jeannie Longo, and rising talents of the era, this issue captures one of cycling’s most remarkable turning points.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing minor wear on the edges consistent with age. The photos show the exact copy you will receive. Please review the pictures for accurate condition details.
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Contents
DEPARTMENTS
4 – Prologue
6 – Letters
10 – Sporting Scene
72 – Competition Review
76 – What’s in Store
COLUMNS
42 – Greg LeMond
Winning the Tour de France: Everything Just Came Together.
78 – Keeping Fit
Treating Road Rash — by Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.
80 – The Bike Shop
Dear Greg — by Maynard Hershon
FEATURES
12 – The Tour-iffic Return of Greg LeMond
America’s greatest cyclist ended two years in the wilderness by winning the Tour de France with one of the most spectacular and inspiring performances ever.
— by Rupert Guinness
48 – Salute the Artiste!
Jeannie Longo bids adieu to the Tour Féminin after doing the same to the competition.
— by Jean-François Quenet
54 – A Hummingbird Flies at Ore-Ida
Wispy Britisher Lisa Brambani took on the mountains of Idaho with big results.
— by John Pratt
62 – Cycling’s Philosopher Prince
Scott McKinley is one of America’s brightest cycling prospects — but there’s more to this young Californian than just pedals and gears.
— by Jeff Della Penna
65 – Rolling Thunder Review
Ken Carpenter and Curt Harnett staged another of their classic matchups at the Sundance Grand Prix finals.
— by Rich Carlson
This issue is a cornerstone piece for any cycling enthusiast or collector, commemorating Greg LeMond’s iconic 1989 Tour victory — a story of resilience, strategy, and redemption that defined a new era in professional cycling.