Gesink aiming for a good overall classification

Rabobank started the Dauphiné Libéré with three riders in mind to ride a strong race. Team leader Robert Gesink wants to finish as high up on the classification as possible and with a 19th place in the opening time trial, just 16 seconds behind winner, Levi Leipheimer he has started the race in a strong position.

"Robert has indeed come here with ambitions for the final classification," explained Rabobank's sports director Adri van Houwelingen. "Which? He wants to finish as high up the classification as possible. We are not putting any pressure on him, but will see where he ends up. The field here is an extremely strong one."

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