cyclingnews.com, 18 September 2009
Rabobank’s Robert Gesink crossed the finish line at the end of Wednesday’s 17th stage of the Vuelta with a large white bandage on his left leg and blood seeping through the cloth. It was a frustrating moment for the talented 23-year-old, who had already crashed out of the Tour de France this year.
BBC Sport, 14 July 2009 Menchov answers your questions
We asked 606 users for their questions for Denis Menchov and put them to the Russian during Monday's rest day in the Tour de France, with the help of the BBC's Russian service..
velonews.com, 22 May 2009 "today was a great day"
Denis Menchov (Rabobank) became the first Russian since Pavel Tonkov to don the maglia rosa after his impressive performance in Thursday’s 60.6km time trial along the Cinque Terre.
cyclingnews.com, 9 February 2009 Classics campaign starts in Qatar
Spanish Classic specialist Juan Antonio Flecha opened his season for the first time in his career at the Tour of Qatar. The Rabobank rider found the conditions to be a strong reminder of some of racing's basic skills.