The 1970 Amstel Gold Race was the fifth edition of the annual road bicycle race "Amstel Gold Race", held on Sunday April 25, 1970 in the Dutch provinces of North Brabant and Limburg. The race stretched 240 kilometres, with the start in Helmond and the finish in Meerssen. There were a total number of 125 competitors, and 41 cyclists actually finishing the race.
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