What’s the grand tour plan for Sepp Kuss? ‘We have a super-important role for him as a helper’
Grand tour leadership not on the table for Kuss in 2023 after establishing role of Tour de France mountain mega domestique.
Jim is a UK-based editor and reporter.
With experience on the ground at the Giro d’Italia, Paris-Roubaix, Strade Bianche, road worlds, UAE Tour and many others, Jim has worked some of the biggest races in the world. Like any aspirational WorldTour rookie, he knows that a Tour de France debut is around the corner.
Jim covers a lot of race reports while also focussing on deep dives into the dynamics, personalities and training at the top of the sport.
And where are many of those story ideas dreamed up? While out training for trail running races – but don’t hold that against him.
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Spanish veteran returns to former team in 2023 to play climber captain for Miguel Ángel López.
Team director Merijn Zeeman leaves door open to Tour de France champion making his Giro d'Italia debut in 2023.
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Tour de France champion fends off 19-year-old Oscar Onley in build toward showdown with Tadej Pogačar in Il Lombardia.
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