1979 Paris–Nice

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1979 Paris–Nice
Race details
Dates7–14 March 1979
Stages7 + Prologue
Distance1,079.5[1] km (670.8 mi)
Winning time28h 36' 23"
Results
Winner  Joop Zoetemelk (NED) (Miko–Mercier–Vivagel)
  Second  Sven-Åke Nilsson (SWE) (Miko–Mercier–Vivagel)
  Third  Gerrie Knetemann (NED) (TI–Raleigh–McGregor)
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The 1979 Paris–Nice was the 37th edition of the Paris–Nice cycle race and was held from 7 March to 14 March 1979. The race started in Paris and finished in Nice. The race was won by Joop Zoetemelk of the Miko team.

General classification[]

Final general classification[2][3]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Joop Zoetemelk (NED) Miko–Mercier–Vivagel 28h 36' 23"
2  Sven-Åke Nilsson (SWE) Miko–Mercier–Vivagel + 1' 44"
3  Gerrie Knetemann (NED) TI–Raleigh–McGregor + 1' 47"
4  Henk Lubberding (NED) TI–Raleigh–McGregor + 2' 07"
5  Daniel Willems (BEL) IJsboerke–Warncke Eis + 3' 16"
6  Bernard Hinault (FRA) Renault–Gitane + 3' 36"
7  Eddy Schepers (BEL) DAF Trucks–Aida + 6' 51"
8  René Bittinger (FRA) Flandria–Ça va seul + 6' 52"
9  Bernard Vallet (FRA) La Redoute–Motobécane + 7' 44"
10  Pierre Bazzo (FRA) La Redoute–Motobécane + 7' 47"

References[]

  1. ^ "Paris-Nice (Pro Tour-Historic)". BikeRaceInfo. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Paris - Nice". WVCycling. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  3. ^ "1979 Paris - Nice". First Cycling. Retrieved 11 January 2018.


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