| Nationality | The Netherlands |
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| Birth date | November 13, 1980 |
| Birth place | Bedum, The Netherlands |
| Residence | Maastricht, The Netherlands |
| Height | 184 centimeters |
| Weight | 68 kilograms |
| Pro since | 2004 |
| With Rabobank since | 2008 |
| Favorite food | Potatoes, vegetables, meatballs |
| Favorite drink | Coffee |
| Hobbies | Reading, watching TV, vacationing |
| Web site | N/A |
| Best Results | 6th overall, 2011 Tour of California; 8th overall, 2011 Tour de Suisse; 8th overall 2012 Vuelta a España; 28th, 2012 Tour de France |
| 2013 goal | Continue to be a strong team rider at major stage races |
| Career goal | To win a Tour de France stage at Alpe d'Huez |
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