[nb 1] The race took place on Thursday 21 July 1927 in Adenau, Germany.

This was the first year a world champion was crowned among professional cyclists.

Professional cyclists and amateurs rode together, but separate rankings were drawn up for the two categories.

Alfredo Binda escaped on the penultimate lap and became the first professional world champion with more than seven minutes advantage.

Belgian Jean Aerts was fifth and world amateur champion.