| Rank | Rider | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | (61) | 18:33:29 | |
| 2 | (33) | + 20 | |
| 3 | (16) | + 26 | |
| 4 | - | " | |
| 5 | - | " | |
| 6 | (37) | " | |
| 7 | - | + 36 | |
| 8 | (19) | + 43 | |
| 9 | (61) | + 02:20 | |
| 10 | (14) | + 03:24 |
Info
| Date | 02 July 1978 |
| Start |  Saint-Amand-les-Eaux |
| Finish | Saint-Germain-en-Laye |
| Distance | 243.0 km |
| Type | Individual Road Race |
| Average Speed | 32.71 km/h |