LA PUNT, Switzerland (AP) — Robert Gesink of the Netherlands has won the sixth stage of the Tour of Switzerland and claimed the race leader’s jersey.
Gesink, who trailed leader Tony Martin by 27 seconds before Thursday’s stage, went on the attack over the final climb of the day.
The 13212-mile ride between Meiringen and La Punt included three major Alpine climbs.
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