Robert Gesink
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Robert Gesink (born 31 May 1986) is a Dutch professional cyclist, who rides for UCI WorldTeam Visma–Lease a Bike.[6] His major victories include the 2012 Tour of California, the 2011 Tour of Oman and the 2010 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal. Gesink also won the Giro dell'Emilia twice and offered some good performances on Grand Tours and one-week stage races, thanks in part to his climbing and time trialing abilities.[7]
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Personal information | |
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Full name | Robert Gesink |
Nickname | The Condor of Varsseveld[1] |
Born | (1986-05-31) 31 May 1986 (age 37) Varsseveld, the Netherlands |
Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in)[2] |
Weight | 70 kg (154 lb; 11 st 0 lb)[3] |
Team information | |
Current team | Visma–Lease a Bike |
Discipline | Road |
Role | Rider |
Rider type | All-rounder |
Amateur team | |
until 2005 | De Peddelaars |
Professional teams | |
2005 | Team Löwik Meubelen–Van Losser |
2006 | Rabobank Continental Team |
2007– | Rabobank[4][5] |
Major wins | |
Grand Tours
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