1959 Paris–Nice

1959 Paris–Nice–Rome

Race details
Dates	4–14 March 1959
Stages	11
Distance	2,044.5 km (1,270 mi)
Winning time	53h 36' 04"
Results
Winner Jean Graczyk (FRA) (Helyett–Leroux–Fynsec–Hutchinson)   Second Gérard Saint (FRA) (Saint-Raphaël–R. Geminiani–Dunlop)   Third Pierino Baffi (ITA) (Ignis–Frejus)

The 1959 Paris–Nice–Rome was the 17th edition of the Paris–Nice cycle race and was held from 4 March to 14 March 1959. The race started in Paris and finished in Rome. It was the only time the race covered this route from Nice to Rome. The race was won by Jean Graczyk of the Helyett team.

General classification

Final general classification Rank Rider Team Time 1 Jean Graczyk (FRA) Helyett–Leroux–Fynsec–Hutchinson 53h 36' 04" 2 Gérard Saint (FRA) Saint-Raphaël–R. Geminiani–Dunlop 15" 3 Pierino Baffi (ITA) Ignis–Frejus 4' 15" 4 Henry Anglade (FRA) Liberia–Hutchinson 4' 44" 5 Pierre Everaert (FRA) Saint-Raphaël–R. Geminiani–Dunlop 5' 13" 6 Gastone Nencini (ITA) Carpano 5' 50" 7 Roger Rivière (FRA) Saint-Raphaël–R. Geminiani–Dunlop 6' 24" 8 Nicolas Barone (FRA) Saint-Raphaël–R. Geminiani–Dunlop 6' 26" 9 Michel Van Aerde (BEL) Carpano 8' 10" 10 Jean Dotto (FRA) Liberia–Hutchinson 9' 32"