Debutants
Dirk Wayenberg is the youngest debutant in De Kustpijl in 1978. There are 7 debutants.
| # | Rider | Team | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WAYENBERG Dirk | Ijsboerke | 22y + 253d |
| 2 | VANHAERENS Eddy | Carlos - Galli - Alan | 24y + 91d |
| 3 | VAN DE POEL Jos | Ijsboerke | 24y + 96d |
| 4 | MAERTENS Freddy | Velda - Lano - Flandria | 26y + 101d |
| 5 | VAN LOOY Frans | Mini Flat - Boule d'Or | 27y + 272d |
| 6 | BEYSSENS Herman | Velda - Lano - Flandria | 27y + 363d |
| 7 | DEMEYER Marc | Velda - Lano - Flandria | 28y + 36d |