Vuelta victory dream over for Gesink

Rober Gesink (Rabobank) had a tough day dealing with his injuries.

Rober Gesink (Rabobank) had a tough day dealing with his injuries. (Image credit: Lavuelta.com)

Dutch hope Robert Gesink indisputably has been one of the best climbers in this year's Vuelta a España, but his chance of taking the final victory - and even a place on the podium - evaporated on the last mountain stage on Friday.