1962 Paris–Nice

The 1962 Paris–Nice was the 20th edition of the Paris–Nice cycle race and was held from 9 March to 17 March 1962. The race started in Paris and finished in Nice. The race was won by Jef Planckaert of the Flandria team.

1962 Paris–Nice
Race details
Dates9–17 March 1962
Stages9
Distance1,565.6[1] km (972.8 mi)
Winning time39h 04' 45"
Results
  Winner  Jef Planckaert (BEL) (Flandria–Faema–Clément)
  Second  Tom Simpson (GBR) (Gitane–Leroux–Dunlop–R. Geminiani)
  Third  Rolf Wolfshohl (FRG) (Gitane–Leroux–Dunlop–R. Geminiani)

General classification
Final general classification[2][3]
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Jef Planckaert (BEL) Flandria–Faema–Clément 39h 04' 45"
2  Tom Simpson (GBR) Gitane–Leroux–Dunlop–R. Geminiani + 2' 57"
3  Rolf Wolfshohl (FRG) Gitane–Leroux–Dunlop–R. Geminiani + 5' 58"
4  Armand Desmet (BEL) Flandria–Faema–Clément + 6' 23"
5  Bas Maliepaard (NED) Gitane–Leroux–Dunlop–R. Geminiani + 8' 47"
6  Rik Van Looy (BEL) Flandria–Faema–Clément + 9' 00"
7  Raymond Poulidor (FRA) Mercier–BP–Hutchinson + 9' 15"
8  Henry Anglade (FRA) Liberia–Grammont–Wolber + 11' 13"
9  Jean Gainche (FRA) Mercier–BP–Hutchinson + 11' 32"
10  Georges Groussard (FRA) Pelforth–Sauvage–Lejeune + 13' 33"
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References
  1. "Paris-Nice (Pro Tour-Historic)". BikeRaceInfo. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  2. "Paris - Nice". WVCycling. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
  3. "1962 Paris - Nice". First Cycling. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
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