Cycling race
62nd Tour of Flanders|
Dates | 9 April 1978 |
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Stages | 1 |
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Distance | 260 km (161.6 mi) |
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Winning time | 6h 12' |
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The 62nd Tour of Flanders cycling classic was held on Sunday, 9 April 1978. The race was won by Belgian Walter Godefroot in a three-man sprint with Michel Pollentier and Gregor Braun. It was Godefroot's second win in the Tour of Flanders, after the 1968 event.[1][2] 47 of 174 riders finished.[3]
Route
The race started in Sint Niklaas and finished in Meerbeke (Ninove) – covering 260 km. There were eight categorized climbs:[1]