Sepp Kuss

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Most riders dodge doing three grand tours in a season for fear of mental burnout. Not Vuelta a España champion Kuss.

Dutch outlet Wielerflits claims talks between teams are at an advanced stage. But several questions remain.

We take a look at five of the fastest pro cyclists in the world to help understand why their aero positions are all so different.

After winning the Vuelta a España, everyone is asking if the Colorado climber will chase the yellow jersey: 'I can play the joker role.'

Analysis: The Angliru summit finale was the turning point in the Coloradan's eventual victory, and the Basque climber played a pivotal if unintentional role.

The newly crowned Vuelta champ also got the most crowns on Strava this year.

UAE star was the 'best of the rest' as Spanish drought dates back to Alberto Contador's win in 2014.

A custom Cervelo made for Kuss as Jumbo-Visma wins all three Grand Tours for the first time in cycling history.

There will be a lot of bruised egos after Jumbo-Visma won all three grand tours in 2023 and now the other teams must figure out how to beat them.

Jumbo-Visma earns nearly one-third of the total purse, while Astana-Qazaqstan brings home less than $5,000 in three weeks.

Reactions from Geraint Thomas, Juan Ayuso, Jumbo-Visma staffers and teammates on Kuss and his historic win: 'Everyone is super happy to see him win.'

Nailbiting final stage crowns American grand tour success.

The Colorado climber defied the odds — and sometimes his own Jumbo-Visma teammates — to join the elite club of US grand tour winners.

The Spanish grand tour returns to Portugal, the site of its first foreign start nearly 30 years ago.

Jumbo-Visma teammates unified to seal first US victory in a decade and make grand tour history.

The Colorado climber is already a top draw in Europe, will a grand tour victory boost his profile at home? 'It's nice to see the reaction from the US.'

Kuss rolls home flanked by Roglič, Vingegaard in final day of classification racing.

How the popular American climber earned the looming victory: 'Sometimes you have to stand up for yourself.'

The Spanish grand tour has a knack for producing later-career GC victories.

Dainese denies Ganna after Groves caught up in late crash, Kuss moves to within 24 hours of GC victory.

Tactical trauma and P.R. problems taint history-making grand tour sweep and could cause trouble for some time.

Traditional end to race to play out on streets of Spanish capital city in what will be first US men's grand tour win in a decade.

Primož Roglič, Jonas Vingegaard agree to cease fire as American zeroes in on historic grand tour victory: ‘It’s getting closer.’

Kuss adds seconds to his lead over Vingegaard after distancing the Dane in a sprint for the line.

The 2018 Tour de France champion questions Jumbo-Visma's handling of the GC situation: 'I feel for Kuss. I feel like he deserves a bit more respect from the team.'

Former world number one says American rider should be guided home to Vuelta win.

With Jumbo-Visma management not holding them back, Roglič and Vingegaard keep racing to win: 'It's man-on-man.'

Vingegaard and Roglič drop Kuss with 2km to go on the legendary climb and the American digs deep to defend the leader's jersey.

Controversy swirls around leadership as the Dutch super team narrows in on historic grand tour sweep: 'It's our way of working.'

'We will not put one of our own teammates in a less good situation': Did that happen Tuesday?

American climber cedes time to Jumbo-Visma teammate but downplays tension inside team bus: 'The strongest will win.'

Kuss retains red jersey but loses time to both Vingegaard and Roglič as Jumbo-Visma's leadership strategy looks in tension.

Former teammate hopes a Kuss win at the Vuelta a España will inspire more children in the US to take up riding.

Can Sepp Kuss hang on to win? Will Jumbo-Visma sweep all three grand tours? Tension is building going into the home stretch.

The 2018 Tour de France winner also faced a similar scenario with Chris Froome: 'Vingegaard didn't come here to ride around, did he? Same with Primož.'

Jumbo-Visma coach reveals how Kuss balanced recovery and rebuild to blaze through Giro, Tour, Vuelta in one season.

Costa gets the better of Kämna and Buitrago in cagey final, no worries for Jumbo-Visma in final stage before rest day.

Enric Mas, Mikel Landa hint at joining forces to pull the brakes on the Kuss-Roglič-Vingegaard freight train.

The American climber picked up useful lessons from Vingegaard and Roglič that he is applying to his historic Vuelta bid.

Evenepoel drops Bardet in summit finish for emotional victory, Kuss retains red as classification battle simmers.

Vingegaard, Kuss, Roglič decimated the Vuelta a España in the Pyrenees – we look at the numbers behind their rides.

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.

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.

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.

Green jersey Groves just misses out on third stage win after mishap close to line.

Vuelta a España race leader was fine with GC detente: 'That was a little weird, but I'm not going to complain.'

Wind could play a role, with echelons a possibility.

The American defends red after a relatively routine day in the saddle: 'We were happy to let the group go for the stage win.'

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.

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.

Colorado climber is the last rider down the start ramp as the race leader at 17h02 CET.

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.

'This Vuelta still has a long way to go': Evenepoel has so far been resilient against Kuss, Roglič, Vingegaard – how long can he last?

Colorado climber dons first US elite men's leader’s jersey since Chris Horner won the 2013 Vuelta a España. Will he be next?

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.

Only one American has ever won the Spanish grand tour: Can the Colorado climber press his advantage all the way to Madrid?

The Colorado climber avoids late-stage traps to roll into Saturday's uphill finale still second overall.

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.'

Primož Roglič and Jonas Vingegaard biding time after bizarre and rollicking Vuelta a España opening: 'It could have been a lot worse.'

The American has been Jumbo-Visma's lucky charm in 2023 and he's stepping into the unknown by tackling his third grand tour in a year.

Jonas Vingegaard punctures and pre-race favorites Jumbo-Visma lose a half minute.

A grand tour rookie, two veteran stage-hunters, and the grand tour 'Mailman' part of the US presence in the season's final grand tour.

Follow all the pre-race news ahead of the opening Barcelona team time trial on Saturday 26.