title: 1971 Paris–Tours
text: # 1971 Paris–Tours
  
  The 1971 Paris–Tours was the 65th edition of the Paris–Tours cycle race and was held on 3 October 1971. The race started in Paris and finished in Tours. The race was won by Rik Van Linden.
  
  ## General classification
  
  | Rank | Rider | Time |
  | - | - | - |
  | 1 | Rik Van Linden (BEL) | 6h 59' 28" |
  | 2 | Marino Basso (ITA) | + 0" |
  | 3 | Gerben Karstens (NED) | + 0" |
  | 4 | Walter Godefroot (BEL) | + 0" |
  | 5 | Cyrille Guimard (FRA) | + 0" |
  | 6 | Roger Swerts (BEL) | + 0" |
  | 7 | Frans Verbeeck (BEL) | + 0" |
  | 8 | Enzo Mattioda (FRA) | + 0" |
  | 9 | Jos van Beers (NED) | + 0" |
  | 10 | Robert Mintkiewicz (FRA) | + 0" |
  