The men's road race at the

1971 UCI Road World Championships The 1971 UCI Road World Championships took place from 4-5 September 1971 in Mendrisio, Switzerland. Results Medal table External links Men's results* {{UCI Road World Championships UCI Road World Championships by year UCI Road Wo ...

was the 38th edition of the event. The race took place on Sunday 5 September 1971 in

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. The race was won by

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Final classification

References

Men's Road Race UCI Road World Championships – Men's road race 1971 Super Prestige Pernod {{UCIMen-race-stub