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sports2 years ago

Sepp Kuss embraces competition and challenges in Vuelta a España 2023

Sepp Kuss, the current leader of the Vuelta a España, remains confident in his chances of winning the race despite teammate Jonas Vingegaard's strong performance in stage 16. Kuss finished tenth on the stage, losing time and bonus seconds to Vingegaard, who is now second overall. Kuss expressed satisfaction with the team's win for their injured teammate Nathan Van Hooydonck and emphasized the importance of a cohesive team strategy. He also acknowledged the upcoming challenge of the Angliru climb and stressed the need to focus on beating their rivals rather than competing against each other.

via Cyclingnews|
#gc-contenders#jonas-vingegaard#jumbo-visma
sports2 years ago

"Mastering the Art of Catching Up: Navigating the Pogačar and Vingegaard Challenge in the Tour de France"

The Tour de France has become a two-horse race between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard, leaving the rest of the peloton struggling to bridge the gap. With a three-minute advantage after 10 stages, Pogačar and Vingegaard are dominating the race and making it look easy. Chasers like Jai Hindley and Simon Yates are hoping to disrupt their dominance, but it will be a tough task. However, there are still opportunities for ambush and attack in the upcoming stages. While Pogačar and Vingegaard seem set for the top two spots, the emergence of new talents and unforeseen circumstances could change the dynamics in future Tours.

via Outside Magazine|
#cycling#gc-contenders#jonas-vingegaard
sports2 years ago

North American Cyclists in the Spotlight at Tour de France

Eight North American riders will participate in the 2023 Tour de France, including Neilson Powless, Sepp Kuss, Quinn Simmons, Matteo Jorgenson, Kevin Vermaerke, Lawson Craddock, Michael Woods, and Hugo Houle. While their main task is to support their team's general classification (GC) leader, they also have the potential to go for stage victories. The last North American to win a stage at the Tour was Hugo Houle in 2022. Three of the US riders will also compete for the best young rider classification, but Tadej Pogačar has dominated that distinction for the past three years.

via Cyclingnews|
#cycling#gc-contenders#north-american-riders
sports2 years ago

"Tour de France 2023: Basque Stages Set for Thrilling Battles and GC Showdown"

The 2023 Tour de France will have a challenging start in the Basque Country, with tough climbs in the opening stages that will inspire attacks and create time gaps among the overall contenders. Stage 1 around Bilbao is expected to be won by a small group of riders, while stage 2 from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia-San Sebastián will likely see a battle for the yellow jersey. By stage 3, there could be significant time gaps between the GC contenders, making for a thrilling Grand Départ. The Basque regions have paid 12 million Euro to host the Tour de France Grand Depart, aiming to promote the area globally and boost cycling tourism.

via Cyclingnews|
#basque-country#cycling#gc-contenders
sports2 years ago

"Rising American Cyclists dominate the 2023 Tour de France"

The 2023 Tour de France features six American riders, including Neilson Powless, Sepp Kuss, Quinn Simmons, Lawson Craddock, Kevin Vermaerke, and Matteo Jorgenson. While they may not be contenders for the overall General Classification, they have ambitions of winning a stage. Kuss is the only American rider with a previous Tour stage victory, but others like Powless, Simmons, and Jorgenson have come close. Their opportunities will depend on their team's GC ambitions, but they are all eager to make their mark on cycling's biggest stage.

via Outside Magazine|
#american-cyclists#gc-contenders#new-generation
sports2 years ago

Solving Ineos Grenadiers' Tour de France Dilemma.

Ineos Grenadiers, once a powerhouse in the Tour de France, is facing a lack of clear grand tour contenders for the near future. With questions hanging over all its established winners, the team will be calling on relatively raw riders Dani Martínez and Carlos Rodríguez for the upcoming Tour. The team's oncoming GC conundrum is ironic given it let two of its most consistent GC racers go when Adam Yates and Richard Carapaz signed out this winter. Ineos Grenadiers needs a rider with proven podium potential if it wants grand tour victory in the medium term.

via Outside Magazine|
#cycling#future-prospects#gc-contenders
cycling2 years ago

Dauphiné Drama: Controversial Finish and First-Time Podium Celebrations.

Stage 4 of the 2023 Critérium du Dauphiné is a 31.1km individual time trial from Cours to Belmont-de-la-Loire, with a mix of gradients that will test the GC contenders. Defending Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard is a standout favorite, while Frenchman Rémi Cavagna is also a top contender. Yesterday, Christophe Laporte claimed his second victory of the race, making it three straight wins for France in the opening stages of the Dauphiné for the first time since 1958.

via Cyclingnews|
#christophe-laporte#criterium-du-dauphine#cycling