1969 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships
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  Magstadt | |
| Venue |  Magstadt, West Germany |
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| Date | 23 February 1969 |
| Coordinates | 48°44′32″N 8°57′54″E / 48.74222°N 8.96500°E |
| Cyclists participating | 64 |
| Events | 2 |
The 1969 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships were held in Magstadt, West Germany on Sunday February 23, 1969.[1] It was the 20th edition of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships.
In front of 25,000 spectators, the amateurs started first. Defending champion Roger De Vlaeminck led the race alone for a long time until René De Clercq caught him in the sixth lap. 300 meters from the finish, De Vlaeminck crashed on a bend and had to concede victory to his compatriot. Belgian Robert Vermeire also secured third place on the podium. 44 of the 47 starters finished.[2]
The race for the 24 professional riders saw a clear victory for defending champion Erik De Vlaeminck.[3] Only Rolf Wolfshohl was able to keep pace with him for the first two laps before he too had to drop back. Five-time former world champion Renato Longo finished third.[4] Four riders abandoned the race, and nine others were lapped.[5]
