1979 Paris–Roubaix

The 1979 Paris–Roubaix was the 77th edition of the Paris–Roubaix cycle race and was held on 8 April 1979.^[2] The race started in Compiègne and finished in Roubaix.^[3] The race was won by Francesco Moser of the Sanson team.

1979 Paris–Roubaix

Race details
Dates	8 April 1979
Stages	1
Distance	264[1] km (164.0 mi)
Winning time	6h 17' 28"
Results
Winner  Francesco Moser (ITA) (Sanson–Luxor TV–Campagnolo)   Second  Roger De Vlaeminck (BEL) (Gis Gelati)   Third  Hennie Kuiper (NED) (Peugeot–Esso–Michelin)
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General classification

Final general classification[2][3][4] Rank Rider Team Time 1  Francesco Moser (ITA) Sanson–Luxor TV–Campagnolo 6h 17' 28" 2  Roger De Vlaeminck (BEL) Gis Gelati + 40" 3  Hennie Kuiper (NED) Peugeot–Esso–Michelin + 40" 4  Joop Zoetemelk (NED) Miko–Mercier–Vivagel + 40" 5  Jan Raas (NED) TI–Raleigh–McGregor + 2' 14" 6  Willy Teirlinck (BEL) Kas–Campagnolo + 2' 17" 7  Walter Planckaert (BEL) Mini-Flat–V.D.B.–Pirelli + 2' 17" 8  Marc Demeyer (BEL) Flandria–Ça va seul + 2' 17" 9  Alfons De Wolf (BEL) Lano–Boule d'Or + 2' 27" 10  Etienne Van der Helst [nl] (BEL) Kas–Campagnolo + 2' 27"