Debutants
Youngest debutants in Le Samyn in 1971. There are 12 debutants.
| # | Rider | Team | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SIMONETTI Mauro | Ferretti | 22y + 300d |
| 2 | VAN DE VIJVER Arthur | Goldor | 23y + 71d |
| 3 | L'HOEST Michel | Watney - Avia | 23y + 225d |
| 4 | CRAPEZ Paul | Ruberg | 24y + 23d |
| 5 | COULON Michel | Watney - Avia | 24y + 118d |
| 6 | VAN BRUAENE Raphaël | Goldor | 24y + 363d |
| 7 | FURNIÈRE Romain | Bika - Milupa | 27y + 180d |
| 8 | VAN DE RIJSE Roland | Goldor | 28y + 281d |
| 9 | VAN DEN NESTE Leopold | Gazelle | 28y + 348d |
| 10 | VANDENBERGHE Georges | Salvarani | 29y + 133d |
| 11 | DE BRAUWER Urbain | Siriki - Munck | 31y + 124d |
| 12 | MONTY Willy | Watney - Avia | 31y + 211d |