1956 Liège–Bastogne–Liège

1956 Liège–Bastogne–Liège
Race details
Dates 6 May 1956
Stages 1
Distance 257 km (159.7 mi)
Winning time 7h 03' 45"
Results
  Winner Fred De Bruyne (BEL)
  Second Richard Van Genechten (BEL)
  Third Alex Close (BEL)

The 1956 Liège–Bastogne–Liège was the 42nd edition of the Liège–Bastogne–Liège cycle race and was held on 6 May 1956. The race started and finished in Liège. The race was won by Fred De Bruyne.

General classification

Final general classification
Rank Rider Time
1 Fred De Bruyne (BEL) 7h 03' 45"
2 Richard Van Genechten (BEL) + 0"
3 Alex Close (BEL) + 1' 16"
4 André Vlayen (BEL) + 1' 44"
5 Rik Van Looy (BEL) + 1' 44"
6 Désiré Keteleer (BEL) + 1' 44"
7 Pino Cerami (BEL) + 1' 44"
8 Jean Vliegen (BEL) + 1' 44"
9 Jean Forestier (FRA) + 1' 44"
10 Wim van Est (NED) + 1' 44"