1978 Amstel Gold Race

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Amstel Gold Race cycling winner Jan Raas with flowers, Component No 929-6433 Amstel Gold Race wielrennen winnaar Jan Raas met bloemen, Bestanddeelnr 929-6433.jpg
Amstel Gold Race cycling winner Jan Raas with flowers, Component No 929-6433

The 1978 Amstel Gold Race was the 13th edition of the annual Amstel Gold Race road bicycle race, held on Sunday March 25, 1978, in the Dutch province of Limburg. The race stretched 230 kilometres, with the start in Heerlen and the finish in Meerssen. There were a total of 138 competitors, and 32 cyclists finished the race. [1] [2]

Result

Final result (1–10)
RankRiderTime
1Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Jan Raas  (NED)6:05:03
2Flag of Italy.svg  Francesco Moser  (ITA)+ 1.16
3Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Joop Zoetemelk  (NED)+ 0
4Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Freddy Maertens  (BEL)+ 0
5Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Hennie Kuiper  (NED)+ 0
6Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Gerrie Knetemann  (NED)+ 4.02
7Flag of Germany.svg  Gregor Braun  (FRG)+ 0
8Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Leo van Vliet  (NED)+ 4.36
9Flag of Germany.svg  Dietrich Thurau  (FRG)+ 5.04
10Flag of France.svg  Bernard Bourreau  (FRA)+ 0

References

  1. ↑ "Amstel Gold Race 1978 One day race results". www.procyclingstats.com. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  2. ↑ "Concurrentie woedend op organisatie Raas baas in finale van tumulteuze Goldrace door CHARLES TAYLOR". De Telegraaf. 1978-03-28. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
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