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**Visma | Lease a Bike Team Rides Through Grief After Gesink’s Wife Passes Away**

**Italy -** Joy and sorrow collided for the Visma | Lease a Bike cycling team this weekend. While celebrating Simon Yates’ impressive performance at the Giro d’Italia, the team was simultaneously grappling with profound grief following the passing of Daisy Gesink, wife of teammate Robert Gesink.

Robert Gesink shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram Saturday, writing, “You will live forever in our hearts. Thank you for all the love you gave us, for your beautiful smile that lit up every room. It breaks my heart that we have to go on without you, but above all, I am proud to be your husband.”

The Giro d’Italia organization responded swiftly, honoring Daisy Gesink with a moment of silence before the final stage. The Visma | Lease a Bike team stood together at the front of the starting line.

Wout van Aert revealed that the team had been aware of Daisy Gesink’s deteriorating condition, stating that Robert had informed them on Friday. “We knew what was going on, but nobody expected Daisy to pass away so quickly.” Van Aert, visibly moved, expressed his condolences on social media and admitted that the news weighed heavily on his mind during the race.

“It is very difficult to keep your head in the race then. It’s still in the back of your head. Sometimes life is very unfair,” said Van Aert. He added that Robert and Daisy were avid cycling fans and found solace in following the Giro until her final days. The team hopes to honor her memory by striving for a strong finish, with Olav Kooij determined to sprint in the final stage.

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