Incoming
| Rider | Team 1977 |
|---|---|
 |  Frisol - Thirion - Gazelle |
Outgoing
| Rider | Team 1978 |
|---|---|
 Rachel Dard | |
 Karl-Heinz Küster | Retired |
| Jürgen Tschan | Retired |
| Rider | Team 1977 |
|---|---|
| Frisol - Thirion - Gazelle |
| Rider | Team 1978 |
|---|---|
| Rachel Dard | |
| Karl-Heinz Küster | Retired |
| Jürgen Tschan | Retired |