1979 Gent–Wevelgem

The 1979 Gent–Wevelgem was the 41st edition of the Gent–Wevelgem cycle race and was held on 4 April 1979. The race started in Ghent and finished in Wevelgem. The race was won by Francesco Moser of the Sanson team.

1979 Gent–Wevelgem

Race details
Dates	4 April 1979
Stages	1
Distance	252[1] km (156.6 mi)
Winning time	5h 48' 00"
Results
Winner  Francesco Moser (ITA) (Sanson–Luxor TV–Campagnolo)   Second  Roger De Vlaeminck (BEL) (Gis Gelati)   Third  Jan Raas (NED) (TI–Raleigh–McGregor)
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General classification

Final general classification[2][3][4] Rank Rider Team Time 1  Francesco Moser (ITA) Sanson–Luxor TV–Campagnolo 5h 48' 00" 2  Roger De Vlaeminck (BEL) Gis Gelati + 0" 3  Jan Raas (NED) TI–Raleigh–McGregor + 0" 4  Marc Demeyer (BEL) Flandria–Ça va seul + 0" 5  Henk Lubberding (NED) TI–Raleigh–McGregor + 0" 6  Daniel Willems (BEL) IJsboerke–Warncke Eis + 31" 7  Willy Teirlinck (BEL) Kas–Campagnolo + 31" 8  Bernard Hinault (FRA) Renault–Gitane + 31" 9  Fons van Katwijk (NED) Marc Zeep Savon–Superia + 31" 10  Hennie Kuiper (NED) Peugeot–Esso–Michelin + 31"