1959 Paris–Nice

The 1959 Paris–Nice–Rome was the 17th edition of the Paris–Nice cycle race and was held from 4 March to 14 March 1959. The race started in Paris and finished in Rome. It was the only time the race covered this route from Nice to Rome. The race was won by Jean Graczyk of the Helyett team.

1959 Paris–Nice–Rome
Race details
Dates4–14 March 1959
Stages11
Distance2,044.5[1] km (1,270 mi)
Winning time53h 36' 04"
Results
Winner  Jean Graczyk (FRA) (Helyett–Leroux–Fynsec–Hutchinson)
  Second  Gérard Saint (FRA) (Saint-Raphaël–R. Geminiani–Dunlop)
  Third  Pierino Baffi (ITA) (Ignis–Frejus)

General classification
Final general classification[2][3]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Jean Graczyk (FRA) Helyett–Leroux–Fynsec–Hutchinson 53h 36' 04"
2  Gérard Saint (FRA) Saint-Raphaël–R. Geminiani–Dunlop + 15"
3  Pierino Baffi (ITA) Ignis–Frejus + 4' 15"
4  Henry Anglade (FRA) Liberia–Hutchinson + 4' 44"
5  Pierre Everaert (FRA) Saint-Raphaël–R. Geminiani–Dunlop + 5' 13"
6  Gastone Nencini (ITA) Carpano + 5' 50"
7  Roger Rivière (FRA) Saint-Raphaël–R. Geminiani–Dunlop + 6' 24"
8  Nicolas Barone (FRA) Saint-Raphaël–R. Geminiani–Dunlop + 6' 26"
9  Michel Van Aerde (BEL) Carpano + 8' 10"
10  Jean Dotto (FRA) Liberia–Hutchinson + 9' 32"

References
  1. "Paris-Nice (Pro Tour-Historic)". BikeRaceInfo. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  2. "Paris - Nice". WVCycling. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  3. "1959 Paris - Nice". First Cycling. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
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