1970 Paris–Nice Explained

1970 Paris–Nice
Date:8–16 March 1970
Stages:8 + Prologue
Distance:1410.5[1]
Unit:km
Time:37h 23' 27"
First:Eddy Merckx
First Nat:BEL
First Color:white
Second:Luis Ocaña
Second Nat:ESP
Second Natvar:1945
Third:Jan Janssen
Third Nat:NED
Previous:1969
Next:1971

The 1970 Paris–Nice was the 28th edition of the Paris–Nice cycle race and was held from 8 March to 16 March 1970. The race started in Paris and finished in Nice. The race was won by Eddy Merckx of the Faemino–Faema team.

General classification

Final general classification[2] [3]
RankRiderTeamTime
1
2+ 2' 14"
3+ 2' 24"
4+ 3' 02"
5+ 3' 55"
6+ 4' 10"
7+ 4' 37"
8+ 5' 21"
9+ 5' 39"
10+ 5' 40"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paris-Nice (Pro Tour-Historic). BikeRaceInfo. 10 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Paris - Nice. WVCycling. 10 January 2018.
  3. Web site: 1970 Paris - Nice. First Cycling. 10 January 2018.