1973 Paris–Nice Explained

1973 Paris–Nice
Date:11–17 March 1973
Stages:6 + Prologue
Distance:855.6[1]
Unit:km
Time:21h 11' 45"
First:Raymond Poulidor
First Nat:FRA
First Color:white
Second:Joop Zoetemelk
Second Nat:NED
Third:Eddy Merckx
Third Nat:BEL
Previous:1972
Next:1974

The 1973 Paris–Nice was the 31st edition of the Paris–Nice cycle race and was held from 11 March to 17 March 1973. The race started in Paris and finished in Nice. The race was won by Raymond Poulidor of the Gan team.

General classification

Final general classification[2] [3]
RankRiderTeamTime
1
2+ 4"
3+ 12"
4+ 19"
5+ 27"
6+ 41"
7+ 54"
8+ 1' 00"
9+ 1' 13"
10+ 1' 42"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paris-Nice (Pro Tour-Historic). BikeRaceInfo. 11 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Paris - Nice. WVCycling. 11 January 2018.
  3. Web site: 1973 Paris - Nice. First Cycling. 11 January 2018.