1969 Tour of Flanders

The 53rd running of the Tour of Flanders cycling race in Belgium was held on Sunday 30 March 1969. Belgian cycling legend Eddy Merckx won ahead of Italians Felice Gimondi and Marino Basso, winning his first of two in the Flemish classic. The race started in Ghent and finished in Gentbrugge.

Race details
Dates30 March 1969
Stages1
Distance259 km (160.9 mi)
Winning time6h 20'
Results
  Winner  Eddy Merckx (BEL) (Faema)
  Second  Felice Gimondi (ITA) (Salvarani)
  Third  Marino Basso (ITA) (Molteni)
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