1979 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré
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| Dates | 21–28 May 1979 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stages | 7 + Prologue | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance | 1,395 km (866.8 mi) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Winning time | 37h 06' 26" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1979 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré was the 31st edition of the cycle race and was held from 21 May to 28 May 1979. The race started in Mâcon and finished in Annecy. The race was won by Bernard Hinault of the Renault team.