The 1967 Amstel Gold Race was the second edition of the annual road bicycle race "Amstel Gold Race", held on Sunday April 15, 1967 in the Dutch provinces of North Brabant and Limburg. The race stretched 213 kilometres, with the start in Helmond and the finish in Meerssen. There were a total number of 137 competitors, and 49 cyclists actually finishing the race.
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