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Cycling World Mourns Beloved Daisy Gesink's Passing

6/6/2025

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Robert Gesink, the retired Dutch cyclist, is heartbroken after the loss of his beloved wife, Daisy, who passed away following a brief illness. A beloved member of the Andorran cycling community, Daisy's kindness and encouragement touched many lives. The cycling world united in grief, paying tribute with heartfelt messages and a poignant minute of silence at the Giro d’Italia.

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Robert Gesink, the retired Dutch cyclist, is heartbroken after the loss of his beloved wife, Daisy, who passed away following a brief illness. A beloved member of the Andorran cycling community, Daisy's kindness and encouragement touched many lives. The cycling world united in grief, paying tribute with heartfelt messages and a poignant minute of silence at the Giro d’Italia.