1974 Gent–Wevelgem Explained

1974 Gent–Wevelgem
Date:9 April 1974
Stages:1
Distance:244
Unit:km
Time:5h 30′ 00"
First:Barry Hoban
First Nat:GBR
Second:Eddy Merckx
Second Team:Molteni
Second Nat:BEL
Third:Roger De Vlaeminck
Third Team:Brooklyn
Third Nat:BEL
Previous:1973
Next:1975

The 1974 Gent–Wevelgem was a one-day cycling classic that took place in Belgium on 9 April 1974.[1] It was the 36th edition of the Gent–Wevelgem race. It was won by 's Barry Hoban in a thirteen-rider bunch sprint.[2] [3]

Results

Results (1–10)[4]
RankRiderTeamTime
1
2Molteni+ 0"
3Brooklyn+ 0"
4+ 0"
5+ 0"
6+ 0"
7+ 0"
8+ 0"
9+ 0"
10+ 0"

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gent–Wevelgem 1974. ProCyclingStats. 5 December 2015.
  2. News: How Hoban won Ghent-Wevelgem in 1974. 5 December 2015. Cycling Weekly. Time Inc. UK. 6 April 2009.
  3. Web site: Gent–Wevelgem 1974. WVcycling.com. 5 December 2015.
  4. Web site: Gent–Wevelgem 1974. Cycling Archives. 5 December 2015.