1973 Paris–Nice

1973 Paris–Nice
Race details
Dates11–17 March 1973
Stages6 + Prologue
Distance855.6[1] km (531.6 mi)
Winning time21h 11' 45"
Results
Winner  Raymond Poulidor (FRA) (Gan–Mercier–Hutchinson)
  Second  Joop Zoetemelk (NED) (Gitane–Frigécrème)
  Third  Eddy Merckx (BEL) (Molteni)
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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]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Raymond Poulidor (FRA) Gan–Mercier–Hutchinson 21h 11' 45"
2  Joop Zoetemelk (NED) Gitane–Frigécrème + 4"
3  Eddy Merckx (BEL) Molteni + 12"
4  Régis Ovion (FRA) Peugeot–BP–Michelin + 19"
5  Leif Mortensen (DEN) Bic + 27"
6  Luis Ocaña (ESP) Bic + 41"
7  Charly Grosskost (FRA) Gan–Mercier–Hutchinson + 54"
8  Herman Van Springel (BEL) Rokado–De Gribaldy + 1' 00"
9  Raymond Delisle (FRA) Peugeot–BP–Michelin + 1' 13"
10  Yves Hézard (FRA) Gitane–Frigécrème + 1' 42"

References

  1. ^ "Paris-Nice (Pro Tour-Historic)". BikeRaceInfo. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Paris - Nice". WVCycling. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  3. ^ "1973 Paris - Nice". First Cycling. Retrieved 11 January 2018.

Further reading