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1978 Scheldeprijs

The 1978 Scheldeprijs was the 65th edition of the Scheldeprijs cycle race and was held on 1 August 1978. The race was won by Dietrich Thurau.

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1978 Scheldeprijs
Race details
Dates1 August 1978
Stages1
Distance2461 km (153 mi)
Winning time5h 45' 00"
Results
  Winner  Dietrich Thurau (FRG)
  Second  Martin Havik (NED)
  Third  Aad van den Hoek (NED)

The 1978 Scheldeprijs was the 65th edition of the Scheldeprijs cycle race and was held on 1 August 1978. The race was won by Dietrich Thurau.

General classification

Final general classification234
Rank Rider Time
1  Dietrich Thurau (FRG) 5h 45' 00"
2  Martin Havik (NED) + 1' 25"
3  Aad van den Hoek (NED) + 1' 25"
4  René Mertens (BEL) + 1' 55"
5  Danny Ameloot (BEL) + 2' 10"
6  Alain De Roo (BEL) + 9' 10"
7  Gustaaf Van Roosbroeck (BEL) + 11' 00"
8  Ferdi Van Den Haute (BEL) + 11' 00"
9  Eric Van De Wiele (BEL) + 11' 00"
10  Ronny Bossant (BEL) + 11' 00"
References

References

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  2. "GP de L'Escaut - Scheldeprijs Vlaanderen 1978". LesSports.info. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  3. "Grote Scheldeprijs - Schoten". WVCycling. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
  4. "1978 Scheldeprijs". First Cycling. Retrieved 6 March 2018.