1979 Paris–Roubaix

The 1979 Paris–Roubaix was the 77th edition of the Paris–Roubaix cycle race and was held on 8 April 1979.[2] The race started in Compiègne and finished in Roubaix.[3] The race was won by Francesco Moser of the Sanson team.

1979 Paris–Roubaix
Race details
Dates8 April 1979
Stages1
Distance264[1] km (164.0 mi)
Winning time6h 17' 28"
Results
  Winner  Francesco Moser (ITA) (Sanson–Luxor TV–Campagnolo)
  Second  Roger De Vlaeminck (BEL) (Gis Gelati)
  Third  Hennie Kuiper (NED) (Peugeot–Esso–Michelin)

General classification
Final general classification[2][3][4]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Francesco Moser (ITA) Sanson–Luxor TV–Campagnolo 6h 17' 28"
2  Roger De Vlaeminck (BEL) Gis Gelati + 40"
3  Hennie Kuiper (NED) Peugeot–Esso–Michelin + 40"
4  Joop Zoetemelk (NED) Miko–Mercier–Vivagel + 40"
5  Jan Raas (NED) TI–Raleigh–McGregor + 2' 14"
6  Willy Teirlinck (BEL) Kas–Campagnolo + 2' 17"
7  Walter Planckaert (BEL) Mini-Flat–V.D.B.–Pirelli + 2' 17"
8  Marc Demeyer (BEL) Flandria–Ça va seul + 2' 17"
9  Alfons De Wolf (BEL) Lano–Boule d'Or + 2' 27"
10  Etienne Van der Helst (BEL) Kas–Campagnolo + 2' 27"

References
  1. "Paris-Roubaix (World Tour)". BikeRaceInfo. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  2. "1979 Paris - Roubaix". BikeRaceInfo. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
  3. "77ème Paris-Roubaix 1979". Memoire du cyclisme. Archived from the original on 10 November 2005.
  4. "1979 Paris - Roubaix". First Cycling. Retrieved 29 December 2017.


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