How Vuelta a España leader Sepp Kuss rode three grand tours, and got faster along the way
Jumbo-Visma coach reveals how Kuss balanced recovery and rebuild to blaze through Giro, Tour, Vuelta in one season.
Jumbo-Visma coach reveals how Kuss balanced recovery and rebuild to blaze through Giro, Tour, Vuelta in one season.
The Brit equals his previous season-best victory tally with a win in Montréal, but there's more to it than raw numbers.
The American rider won the best young rider's jersey after racing for the first time since a heavy crash at the Tour de Suisse in June.
Pavel Sivakov outsprinted as WorldTour race blows to smithereens on final lap.
Costa gets the better of Kämna and Buitrago in cagey final, no worries for Jumbo-Visma in final stage before rest day.
Route will celebrate history with a course that harks back to the 1974 worlds, which were won by Eddy Merckx and Geneviève Gambillon.
Current world champion triumphs overall while multiple rainbow jersey winner ends pro career.
Enric Mas, Mikel Landa hint at joining forces to pull the brakes on the Kuss-Roglič-Vingegaard freight train.
Between road and gravel racing, and a recent stint in event promoting, Cromwell keeps a busy schedule.
The American climber picked up useful lessons from Vingegaard and Roglič that he is applying to his historic Vuelta bid.
After crushing losses, Evenepoel vows to arrive to Madrid with something to prove: 'A three-week stage race improves your base.'
Climb and descent close to the finish could platform opportunistic attacks.
Evenepoel drops Bardet in summit finish for emotional victory, Kuss retains red as classification battle simmers.
Niewiadoma aggressive during hilly stage, launches key move on final ascent of Cauberg.
American still remains optimistic about chances at Sunday's Grand Prix de Montréal.
Ayuso, Almeida, and Soler vow to fight on.
Sepp Kuss and Team Jumbo-Visma put a stranglehold on the peloton showing their dominance on Stage 13 of the Vuelta a España.
The Belgian stormed to the victory at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec with powerful sprint.
Vingegaard, Kuss, Roglič decimated the Vuelta a España in the Pyrenees – we look at the numbers behind their rides.
The American Criterium Cup draws to a close on a high note.
The elimination of Remco Evenepoel clears the way for a Jumbo-Visma podium sweep in Madrid. The only question now is if Sepp Kuss can hold on.
Belgian comes from a long way back to defeat Strong, Matthews and the bunch.
GC losses clear way for Sepp Kuss and Jumbo-Visma podium sweep: 'When we heard he was in trouble, we upped the pace.'
Jumbo-Visma lands devastating blow with 1-2-3 on the Tourmalet that locks out GC podium, Evenepoel drops inside first 50km of multi-mountain stage.
Bunch sprint settles stage after earlier breakaway.
The latest lieutenant to seek grand tour glory.
The most dangerous rival to Sepp Kuss lost 1:20 over the first of three major climbs in the Pyrénées.
Evenepoel hinted at partnership with Soler, Almeida, Ayuso – but UAE Emirates could prove just as much an enemy as a friend.
Compatriots excited to see Kuss riding in red with a shot at overall victory.
Roglic inches closer to Evenepoel on eve of dramatic showdown.
Danny Summerhill celebrated wrapped up the men's ACC title.
Cross-border climbing challenge with another summit finish.
Green jersey Groves just misses out on third stage win after mishap close to line.
After weeks of extreme heat, storms are predicted this weekend for the Canadian Grand Prix races.
Vuelta a España race leader was fine with GC detente: 'That was a little weird, but I'm not going to complain.'
Two-time world champion hopes to end season with a bang: 'I will never give up.'
Wind could play a role, with echelons a possibility.
Tour de France signature climb likely to play a key role in shaping race.
The decorated Dutchwoman is competing in the final race of her career at the Simac Ladies Tour.
The American defends red after a relatively routine day in the saddle: 'We were happy to let the group go for the stage win.'
Like many in his generation, the former US champ laments the domestic racing scene: 'I’d like to see a comeback of some of those races.'
The defending Vuelta a España champion vows to keep attacking: 'I'm surprised by his great finish.'
Five-time Tour de France winner says the key for Kuss will be his mental fortitude: 'To be a leader, you have to be mentally very strong as well.'
Colorado climber sounding more confident in his chances to become first US winner of the Vuelta a España in 10 years: 'I have to believe in myself.'
Kuss delivers time trial of his career to retain GC lead, Evenepoel gains time on all other classification rivals, moves to 1:09 back overall.
Welsh veteran may be facing a difficult end to his GC career at Spanish tour as Ineos Grenadiers tilts toward a new era.
The two one-day races will feature a star-studded start list, including some major North American talent.
Punchy climbers to shine in difficult finale as Sepp Kuss carries red jersey into week two.
Tour-Giro winner Egan Bernal says rivals are making a mistake if they overlook the Colorado climber: 'Kuss has the level to fight for the overall, that's obvious.'
Crunching the numbers shows that Kuss faces ultimate 'race of truth' Tuesday in quest to keep red from Evenepoel's shoulders.
Team DSM-Firmenich rider Romain Bardet calls for change and says it is 'karma' for using flight transfers at grand tours.
Colorado climber is the last rider down the start ramp as the race leader at 17h02 CET.
Numerical superiority proves crucial for Lidl-Trek riders.
The only individual time trial will be crucial for Sepp Kuss and his bid to defend the red leader's jersey.
More controversy at the Spanish grand tour after officials take the GC times with 2km to go on Sunday's summit finale.
What's it like to lead a grand tour? Here's how the Colorado climber celebrated his first racing day in his historic leader's jersey.
Kämna punches out of breakaway for solo summit victory, Kuss retains GC lead as mud on road forces neutralization of the closing 2km.
Michael Storer on 20-year-old teammate's breakout Vuelta: 'He has been riding above expectations, way, way above, so no regrets.'
'This Vuelta still has a long way to go': Evenepoel has so far been resilient against Kuss, Roglič, Vingegaard – how long can he last?
Top US road race set to sparkle on Sunday in one of the season highlights.
Colorado climber dons first US elite men's leader’s jersey since Chris Horner won the 2013 Vuelta a España. Will he be next?
Defending champ left fuming after crowd noise blocks radio comms that would have clarified racing situation.
Kuss claims career-first grand tour GC leader's jersey, Evenepoel resilient under Jumbo-Visma pressure but misses sprint victory.
The lumpy profile could see breakaway riders taking their chances before going into Monday's rest day.
Rising Dutch GC racer loses tooth, receives facial stitches as Ineos Grenadiers reels from tough opening week of racing.
Only one American has ever won the Spanish grand tour: Can the Colorado climber press his advantage all the way to Madrid?
The British powerhouse lost its second rider of this Vuelta a España: 'It’s just bike racing isn’t it, it’s a risky sport.'
The Colorado climber avoids late-stage traps to roll into Saturday's uphill finale still second overall.
The Dutch rider put over two minutes into her rivals with daring long-range attack.
Evenepoel, Jumbo-Visma, UAE Emirates' GC racers cruise through sprinter stage, Ineos Grenadiers loses Arensman to crash.
The 98-year-old had a career that lasted from the end of World War ll into the 50s, riding 22 grand tours.
Roglič, Vingegaard, Evenepoel et al expected to be back in the spotlight Saturday – unless the breakaway beats them to it.
The 18-year-old prodigy will make her Canyon-SRAM debut at the Major Taylor Cyclocross Cup on October 7.
Stage 6 saw mayhem in the race for the maillot rojo – we pick apart what it means for the key players in the stages to come.
Son of mountain bike legend Miguel Martinez, he is now the youngest rider to lead the Vuelta a España.
Colorado climbing ace high-fives fans and celebrates victory as he comes within seconds of claiming the overall lead at the Spanish grand tour.
Primož Roglič and Jonas Vingegaard drop Remco Evenepoel on final climb as Belgian loses 32 seconds to duo.
The WorldTour superstar raced two years for Rally to help pave the way for European success: 'It’s definitely more complicated now than it was for me a few years ago.'
2023 will be the second year that separate men's and women's prizes are awarded.
'This stage could well mark the first notable differences in the general classification.”