Gesink enjoyed in red with a smile and a grimace
Robert Gesink had a fantastic day in the Tour of Spain, the Dutch cyclist said after the second stage at the NOS. The Jumbo-Visma rider rode the 175 kilometer ride from Den Bosch to Utrecht in the red leader’s jersey. “It was 150 kilometers with a smile and the last 25 kilometers with a grimace, but it was great to see those thick rows of spectators everywhere. It was a pleasure for me, but also for the team.”
Gesink was also happy for his teammate Mike Teunissen, who finished fourth in the stage and took the red jersey from him. “He can shine for a day tomorrow. I can now fully focus on the big goal of our team and that is to help Primoz Roglic to the overall victory in this Vuelta. It was fantastic to wear that red jersey in my own country. to drive.”