| Rank | Rider | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | 72:41:12 | |
| 2 | - | + 01:03 | |
| 3 | - | + 01:50 | |
| 4 | - | + 02:38 | |
| 5 | - | + 06:20 | |
| 6 | - | + 07:15 | |
| 7 | - | + 10:42 | |
| 8 | - | + 11:29 | |
| 9 | - | + 12:01 | |
| 10 | - | + 12:31 |
Info
| Date | 15 July 1978 |
| Start |  Saint-Dier-d'Auvergne |
| Finish | Saint-Étienne |
| Distance | 196.0 km |
| Type | Individual Road Race |
| Average Speed | 33.62 km/h |