Steven Kruijswijk showed his potential in May 2010 in the Giro d’Italia. As a neo-pro, the Dutchman placed 18th overall without any care for the glare of the spotlight. He returned to the Giro one year later and placed ninth. In his first Tour de France, he reached Paris in 33rd and third best young rider. Together with Robert Gesink and Bauke Mollema, he was part of a super trio. overall in the Tour de France.