1971 Paris–Nice

The 1971 Paris–Nice was the 29th edition of the Paris–Nice cycle race and was held from 10 March to 17 March 1971. The race started in Paris and finished in Nice. The race was won by Eddy Merckx of the Molteni team.

1971 Paris–Nice
Race details
Dates10–17 March 1971
Stages7 + Prologue
Distance1,154.9[1] km (717.6 mi)
Winning time30h 21' 38"
Results
Winner  Eddy Merckx (BEL) (Molteni)
  Second  Gösta Pettersson (SWE) (Ferretti)
  Third  Luis Ocaña (ESP) (Bic)

General classification
Final general classification[2][3]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Eddy Merckx (BEL) Molteni 30h 21' 38"
2  Gösta Pettersson (SWE) Ferretti + 58"
3  Luis Ocaña (ESP) Bic + 1' 09"
4  Désiré Letort (FRA) Bic + 1' 13"
5  Erik Pettersson (SWE) Ferretti + 2' 36"
6  Lucien Aimar (FRA) Sonolor–Lejeune + 2' 41"
7  Jos Deschoenmaecker (BEL) Molteni + 4' 12"
8  Charles Rouxel (FRA) Peugeot–BP–Michelin + 4' 17"
9  Frans Mintjens (BEL) Molteni + 5' 59"
10  Jack Mourioux (FRA) Fagor–Mercier–Hutchinson + 6' 28"

References
  1. "Paris-Nice (Pro Tour-Historic)". BikeRaceInfo. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  2. "Paris - Nice". WVCycling. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  3. "1971 Paris - Nice". First Cycling. Retrieved 13 January 2018.


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