Robert Gesink

Gesink and Foss forced out, Dennis and Van Emden in: Roglič loses two key teammates for upcoming rumble with Remco Evenepoel.

Veteran domestique denied breakaway victory after spending previous six years working for others at Jumbo-Visma.

Jumbo-Visma tops Ineos Grenadiers and Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl in Utrecht opener, with Robert Gesink scoring the first red jersey.

Jumbo-Visma favorite reflects on injury discomfort, Remco Evenepoel threat and how he got over Tour de France disappointment.

'I’d like to go back, it’s the one thing that’s missing with Primož and it feels like it’s really close to winning the Tour,' says Dutch climber

Since setting out from Brest on June 26, the Tour de France has lost 19 riders, including pre-race favorite Primož Roglič. A look at the lost boys of the 2021 Tour de France.

Former VeloNews editor John Wilcockson is profiling the Tour de France abandons. Today, Robert Gesink's bad luck on stage 3.

Here's what the stars said after a stage shaped by two huge crashes and one spectacular attack.

GC rivals eyeing last mountaintop finale at La Covatilla to try to upturn Vuelta a España.

We dive into the power numbers from Neilson Powless, Robert Gesink, Sepp Kuss, and Tadej Pogačar from stage 2 of this year’s Tour de France.

Coloradan committed to grinding in the engine room at heart of Jumbo-Visma’s yellow jersey challenge.

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Andrew Hood breaks down the field and takes a look at who can derail the Australians at the annual WorldTour debut.

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Years after bursting onto the scene as a promising youngster, Robert Gesink finally has his first grand tour stage win

Robert Gesink is back in contention for a second career Tour de France top 10 after making it through a few tough years

The veteran sprinter is included on MTN-Qhubeka's nine-man squad that will line up July 4

The "Fab Four" could have plenty of company as they contend for the yellow jersey in France next month, writes Andrew Hood

Gesink rode to fifth place overall at the Amgen Tour of California aboard this celeste green Bianchi race bike

Sagan surprises everyone by staying close to the climbers on Mt. Baldy and then delivering the GC win on the final stage

Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe (Etixx-Quick-Step) is sitting in good position among the main GC protagonists in California

Boonen and Cancellara are concentrating on the upcoming worlds, while Gesink has a family emergency to deal with

Aru wins as Contador controls GC rivals. Froome grits his teeth through un jour sans, but Quintana has it worst, withdrawing after a crash

Nairo Quintana took command of the Spanish grand tour Sunday, but his rivals — including Alberto Contador — are right on his heels

Marquee names are battling in the opening stages of the Vuelta a España, delivering on the promise of the season's most exciting grand tour

The Dutch rider underwent surgery to correct a heart problem last month

The Dutch rider has suffered from an irregular heartbeat during bike races for years

The Belkin rider failed to finish last week's Tour of the Basque Country

The Dutchman will be part of a 1-2 punch with Belkin teammate Bauke Mollema in France next summer

The Omega Pharma-Quick Step rider has won the last two editions of the Tour of Beijing, which started in 2011

The pair was among several riders to crash and/or abandon the worlds road race in Florence

Sagan finished 10th two days earlier in the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec

Heading into GP Montréal, some riders were looking for a second chance on the climber-friendly course.

For one rider, a victory helped salvaged a disappointing season. For another, standing on the podium was little consolation.

Dutchman takes victory after Peter Sagan falls short in final sprint

Electronics manufacturer agrees to back the team under a two and a half year deal

According to De Telegraaf, the Dutch squad has signed a deal with American electronics manufacturer Belkin

Dutchman drops out of Giro, citing illness

Dutchman lost valuable time in stage 14 but sits 10th entering Thursday's mountain time trial

Astana rider's attack with 2km left in stage 14 allowed him to pad his GC advantage

Blanco captain enthused by rumors of U.S. electronics brands' team sponsorship and still hopes for a podium spot in Italy

We examine the top riders in the Giro field after the first nine days of racing

As at last year's Amgen tour, Gesink has kept up with the leaders and delivered a strong TT performance; next up, the mountains

Italy's grand tour has made progress in recent years to gain value and respect among the peloton

Our editors make their cases for the men they expect to battle for the maglia rosa at the 2013 Giro d'Italia

Preview: Tejay van Garderen, Andrew Talansky, and Robert Gesink are headed for a likely dust-up at the "Race to the Sun"

Contador heads the list of contenders for the Spanish tour, but it's a long list, with a number of subplots

Gesink, Renshaw, Mollema, Petacchi all out of the Tour in the Alps

Breukink optimistic for stage wins, top GC result with Gesink and company, leaves Renshaw to freelance in the sprints

Gesink and Valverde are among the Tour hopefuls taking aim at top form in Switzerland starting Saturday

After breaking his leg and losing his father in the last couple years, Gesink is thrilled to be back on top as pro cyclist

Peter Sagan does it yet again at AToC today, while Robert Gesink wins the overall after grabbing yellow yesterday

Dutchman returns with devastating stage 7 attack to all-but-seal the Amgen Tour of California

Dave Zabriskie enters Saturday's queen stage in California in pole position, but the 15-percent ramps on Mount Baldy will determine who holds yellow on Sunday

Peter Velits and Robert Gesink may just be the most dangerous men on the GC ahead of Mount Baldy

Dutchman says Bakersfield time trial was the single best indicator of his recovery from a broken femur suffered late in 2011

The cast of characters vying for the Amgen Tour of California overall changed Thursday, and a new story waits to be written

Rabobank manager downplays GC chances for Gesink and company

Sky can take green and yellow at Tour, says Cavendish; Gesink to race Tour of California; Voeckler clearing his head in Africa

Vanendert learning to race at the front; Nuyens out of Turkey; Rabo protects six in Ardennes; Kroon gunning for Amstel Gold

Eddy Merckx indicted on corruption charge; angry fan threatens to tack Flanders course over route changes; Gilbert still loved by oddsmakers; Gesink to return at Amstel Gold

The team is cautiously optimistic that Gesink can be back at full strength in time for the Tour

Robert Gesink says the road back to the Tour de France will likely go through the Giro d'Italia next season.

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Robert Gesink's yellow jersey hopes suffered a blow as the Tour de France peloton completed the first of two consecutive days in the hilly Massif Central Saturday.

LES HERBIERS, France (VN) — With everyone talking about Andy Schleck and Alberto Contador, Robert Gesink is just fine hanging on the edges of the limelight.

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HTC-Highroad's Mark Cavendish scored a sprint victory in the final stage of the 2011 Tour of Oman as Robert Gesink wraps up the overall.

Rabobank's Robert Gesink extended his lead of the Tour of Oman on Saturday after claiming victory in the fifth and penultimate stage, an 18-kilometer individual time trial.

The two benefitted from their strong performances in Canada. Meanwhile, Joaquim Rodriguez is closing on Alberto Contador's lead in the rankings.

Robert Gesink's brilliant performance, the crowds and the course may make the GP Montreal an instant classic, John Wilcockson reports

• 1. Robert GESINK, (NED) Rabobank Cycling Team, in 4:58:22
• 2. Peter SAGAN, (SVK) Liquigas-Doimo, at 8
• 3. Ryder HESJEDAL, (CAN) Garmin-Transitions, at 8
• 4. Haimar ZUBELDIA AGIRRE, (ESP) Team RadioShack, at 8
• 5. Maxime MONFORT, (BEL) HTC-Columbia, at 8

Russian challenger Denis Menchov claims he has the form to finally give his Rabobank team a reason to cheer during the Tour de France this month.

Menchov, Gesink to lead Rabobank at Tour de France

Gesink wins climbers' stage to grab lead at Tour de Suisse