1970 Gent–Wevelgem

The 1970 Gent–Wevelgem was the 32nd edition of the Gent–Wevelgem cycle race and was held on 1 April 1970. The race started in Ghent and finished in Wevelgem. The race was won by Eddy Merckx of the Faemino–Faema team.

1970 Gent–Wevelgem

Race details
Dates	1 April 1970
Stages	1
Distance	236[1] km (146.6 mi)
Winning time	5h 47' 50"
Results
Winner  Eddy Merckx (BEL) (Faemino–Faema)   Second  Willy Vekemans (BEL) (Hertekamp–Magniflex–Novy)   Third  Walter Godefroot (BEL) (Salvarani)
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General classification

Final general classification[2][3][4] Rank Rider Team Time 1  Eddy Merckx (BEL) Faemino–Faema 5h 47' 50" 2  Willy Vekemans (BEL) Hertekamp–Magniflex–Novy + 10" 3  Walter Godefroot (BEL) Salvarani + 10" 4  Roger Rosiers (BEL) Bic + 10" 5  Patrick Sercu (BEL) Dreher + 10" 6  Julien Stevens (BEL) Faemino–Faema + 10" 7  Jan Janssen (NED) Bic + 10" 8  Jean-Pierre Monseré (BEL) Flandria–Mars + 10" 9  Georges Claes (BEL) Hertekamp–Magniflex–Novy + 10" 10  Felice Gimondi (ITA) Salvarani + 25"