1978 Paris–Nice Explained

1978 Paris–Nice
Date:5–11 March 1978
Stages:6 + Prologue
Distance:1154.2[1]
Unit:km
Time:30h 07' 07"
First:Gerrie Knetemann
First Nat:NED
First Color:white
Second:Bernard Hinault
Second Nat:FRA
Third:Joop Zoetemelk
Third Nat:NED
Points Nat:NED
Points Team:T.I. Raleigh
Points Color:pink
Mountains Nat:FRA
Mountains Team:Peugeot-Michelin
Mountains Color:black
Youth:Bernard Hinault
Youth Team:Gitane-Renault
Youth Nat:FRA
Youth Color:white
Previous:1977
Next:1979

The 1978 Paris–Nice was the 36th edition of the Paris–Nice cycle race and was held from 5 March to 11 March 1978. The race started in Paris and finished in Nice. The race was won by Gerrie Knetemann of the TI–Raleigh team.

General classification

Final general classification[2] [3]
RankRiderTeamTime
1
2+ 19"
3+ 31"
4+ 1' 22"
5+ 1' 26"
6+ 1' 57"
7+ 1' 57"
8+ 3' 01"
9+ 3' 02"
10+ 3' 10"

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: 1978 Paris - Nice. First Cycling. 10 January 2018.