1959 Paris–Nice Explained

1959 Paris–Nice–Rome
Date:4–14 March 1959
Stages:11
Distance:2044.5[1]
Unit:km
Time:53h 36' 04"
First:Jean Graczyk
First Nat:FRA
First Color:white
Second:Gérard Saint
Second Nat:FRA
Third:Pierino Baffi
Third Nat:ITA
Previous:1958
Next:1960

The 1959 Paris–Nice–Rome was the 17th edition of the Paris–Nice cycle race and was held from 4 March to 14 March 1959. The race started in Paris and finished in Rome. It was the only time the race covered this route from Nice to Rome. The race was won by Jean Graczyk of the Helyett team.

General classification

Final general classification[2] [3]
RankRiderTeamTime
1
2+ 15"
3+ 4' 15"
4+ 4' 44"
5+ 5' 13"
6+ 5' 50"
7+ 6' 24"
8+ 6' 26"
9+ 8' 10"
10+ 9' 32"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paris-Nice (Pro Tour-Historic). BikeRaceInfo. 13 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Paris - Nice. WVCycling. 13 January 2018.
  3. Web site: 1959 Paris - Nice. First Cycling. 13 January 2018.