1972 Volta a Catalunya explained

1972 Volta a Catalunya
Date:12–17 September 1972
Stages:5 + Prologue
Distance:927.6[1]
Unit:km
Time:26h 01' 43"
First:Felice Gimondi
First Nat:ITA
Second:José Antonio González
Second Nat:ESP
Second Natvar:1945
Third:Antonio Martos
Third Nat:ESP
Third Natvar:1945
Previous:1971
Next:1973

The 1972 Volta a Catalunya was the 52nd edition of the Volta a Catalunya cycle race and was held from 12 September to 17 September 1972. The race started in Tremp and finished in Badalona.[2] The race was won by Felice Gimondi.

General classification

Final general classification[3]
RankRiderTime
1
2+ 7"
3+ 56"
4+ 1' 16"
5+ 1' 27"
6+ 1' 54"
7+ 2' 05"
8+ 2' 18"
9+ 2' 20"
10+ 2' 25"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tour of Catalonia (Pro Tour). BikeRaceInfo. 23 February 2018.
  2. Web site: Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 1972. Cycling Fever. 23 February 2018.
  3. Web site: 1972 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya. First Cycling. 23 February 2018.