1961 Paris–Tours

The 1961 Paris–Tours was the 55th edition of the Paris–Tours cycle race and was held on 8 October 1961. The race started in Paris and finished in Tours. The race was won by Joseph Wouters of the Solo team.

1961 Paris–Tours

Race details
Dates	8 October 1961
Stages	1
Distance	267[1] km (165.9 mi)
Winning time	6h 57' 53"
Results
Winner  Joseph Wouters (BEL) (Solo–Van Steenbergen)   Second  Gilbert Desmet (BEL) (Carpano)   Third  Anatole Novak (FRA) (Alcyon–Leroux)
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General classification

Final general classification[2][3][4] Rank Rider Team Time 1  Joseph Wouters (BEL) Solo–Van Steenbergen 6h 57' 53" 2  Gilbert Desmet (BEL) Carpano + 0" 3  Anatole Novak (FRA) Alcyon–Leroux + 2" 4  Raymond Impanis (BEL) Faema + 2" 5  Ludo Janssens (BEL) Solo–Van Steenbergen + 5" 6  Arthur Decabooter (BEL) Groene Leeuw–SAS–Sinalco + 15" 7  Michel Stolker (NED) Helyett–Fynsec–Hutchinson + 15" 8  Gustaaf De Smet (BEL) Groene Leeuw–SAS–Sinalco + 19" 9  Nino Defilippis (ITA) Carpano + 19" 10  Jo de Roo (NED) Helyett–Fynsec–Hutchinson + 19"