For Sepp Kuss, 2023 was surely a season beyond even his wildest dreams. Not only did the American ride all three Grand Tours, but he a key cog in Jumbo-Visma winning a historic hattrick.
Having helped Primoz Roglic to the first Maglia Rosa of his career at the Giro d'Italia, Kuss was then instrumental in Jonas Vingegaard's defence of his Tour de France crown. The piece de resistance however, came at the Vuelta a Espana.
In Spain, Kuss, so long a rider who has worked selflessly in the service of others, got the chance to shine himself. Taking the Red Jersey after an expert breakaway performance, Kuss did not wilt, despite the seeming attacks of his own teammates Vingegaard and Roglic, securing the first individual Grand Tour win of his career.
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Now, on the day his contract with the team has been extended, Kuss has reflected on his year at the Team Visma | Lease a Bike presentation.
"After the Vuelta there has been a lot of time to celebrate," he says with a smile, clearly enjoying life. "It wasn't just about the Vuelta, but about the entire season. For me, the Vuelta is extra special if you look at the season across the board."
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— Team Jumbo-Visma cycling (@JumboVismaRoad) December 21, 2023
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Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He regularly contributes to DartsNews.com and CyclingUpToDate.com, where he covers professional cycling and darts. In cycling, his work includes liveblogs from major races, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, alongside race reports and analysis. He has also conducted interviews with professional riders.
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Rafionain-Glas04-11-2026 - maybe this is something else they can protest in the streets of France.mij04-11-2026
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- A mindset that reminds me of Tim Declerq. I loved watching that guy just pound away the kilometers, hours at the front, holding an entire breakaway in check on his own. Bjerg seems like a similar guy. Curling, the team sport.RidesHills04-11-2026
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