1961 Paris–Nice Explained

1961 Paris–Nice
Date:10–16 March 1961
Stages:7
Distance:1228[1]
Unit:km
Time:31h 59' 41"
First:Jacques Anquetil
First Nat:FRA
First Color:white
Second:Joseph Groussard
Second Nat:FRA
Third:Jef Planckaert
Third Nat:BEL
Previous:1960
Next:1962

The 1961 Paris–Nice was the 19th edition of the Paris–Nice cycle race and was held from 10 March to 16 March 1961. The race started in Paris and finished in Nice. The race was won by Jacques Anquetil of the Helyett team.

General classification

Final general classification[2] [3]
RankRiderTeamTime
1
2+ 1' 59"
3+ 2' 00"
4+ 2' 07"
5+ 2' 10"
6+ 2' 26"
7+ 2' 29"
8+ 3' 40"
9+ 4' 50"
10+ 5' 14"

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: 1961 Paris - Nice. First Cycling. 13 January 2018.