1938 UCI Road World Championships
Cycling championship held in Valkenburg, Netherlands
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The 1938 UCI Road World Championships was the eighteenth edition of the UCI Road World Championships.[1] It took place in Valkenburg, Netherlands on 2 and 5 September 1938.[2]
VenueValkenburg, Netherlands 
Dates3 and 5 September 1938
Coordinates50°50â²59â³N 5°49â²59â³E
Events2
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  Valkenburg | |
| Venue | Valkenburg, Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Dates | 3 and 5 September 1938 |
| Coordinates | 50°50â²59â³N 5°49â²59â³E |
| Events | 2 |
Belgian Marcel Kint became the winner in the professional road race. It was the last edition before World War II and Kint thus remained world champion for eight years.[3]
In the same period, the 1938 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were organized in the Olympic Stadium of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Events Summary
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Events | ||||||
| Professional Road Race |
Marcel Kint Belgium | 7h 53' 25" | Paul Egli Switzerland | s.t. | Leo Amberg Switzerland | s.t. |
| Amateur Road Race | Hans Knecht Switzerland | - | Josef Wagner Switzerland | - | Joop Demmenie Netherlands | - |
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