The 1953 Paris–Nice was the 11th edition of the Paris–Nice cycle race and was held from 12 March to 15 March 1953. The race started in Paris and finished in Nice.[2] The race was won by Jean-Pierre Munch.

1953 Paris–Nice
Race details
Dates12–15 March 1953
Stages4
Distance1,094[1] km (679.8 mi)
Winning time32h 28' 33"
Results
  Winner  Jean-Pierre Munch (FRA)
  Second  Roger Walkowiak (FRA)
  Third  Roger Bertaz [fr] (FRA)
← 1952
1954 →

General classification edit

Final general classification[2][3]
Rank Rider Time
1   Jean-Pierre Munch (FRA) 32h 28' 33"
2   Roger Walkowiak (FRA) + 3' 18"
3   Roger Bertaz [fr] (FRA) + 3' 21"
4   Maurice Blomme (BEL) + 4' 46"
5   Marcel Guitard (FRA) + 6' 09"
6   Ugo Anzile (ITA) + 6' 11"
7   Jean Bobet (FRA) + 6' 38"
8   Jean Robic (FRA) + 7' 00"
9   Roger Decock (BEL) + 7' 56"
10   Marcel Huber (SUI) + 10' 07"

References edit

  1. ^ "Paris-Nice (Pro Tour-Historic)". BikeRaceInfo. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  2. ^ a b "11ème Paris-Nice 1953". Memoire du cyclisme. Archived from the original on 18 August 2004.
  3. ^ "1953 Paris - Nice". First Cycling. Retrieved 28 January 2018.