Sepp Kuss Wins Sixth Stage of Vuelta a España in Impressive Victory
“The Vuelta a España has always been an exceptional race for me,” said Sepp Kuss after his stage win. “I felt super strong all day. It’s fantastic to finish like this after all the hard work of my teammates.”
Kuss attributed their tactics to the success of the stage. “We wanted to try and put pressure on Remco Evenepoel and Soudal-Quick Step. We knew it was going to be a difficult day to control. Dylan, Jan and Attila rode brilliantly. I have to thank them for all their hard work.”
American rider Kuss seized the opportunity to make the final gap and managed to secure the win. “It’s not often that I win a stage, but when it happens, it’s a great feeling.”
The team’s co-leaders, Primoz Roglic and Jonas Vingegaard, also had a strong performance on the steep final climb. They gained over half a minute on the red jersey wearer Evenepoel. Roglic expressed his satisfaction, saying, “The legs were much better today. We still have a long way to go, but today was a good day. I enjoyed it.”
Vingegaard praised his teammate Kuss and acknowledged his contributions to the team. “He’s a great guy. He deserves this after everything he has done for the team in the past. A great stage win.”
Sportive director Merijn Zeeman celebrated the team’s success as a dream scenario. “The victory for Sepp and time gains for our leaders. It doesn’t get any better than that. I am so proud of the whole team; it was a team effort.”
Kuss, who had impressive support from his teammates, expressed his joy in winning for himself. “I enjoy riding for both guys, but of course, it’s great to win for yourself, too.”
Overall, it was a remarkable day for Team Jumbo-Visma at the Vuelta a España stage 6 with Kuss’s well-deserved victory and the strong performance of Roglic and Vingegaard. The team’s coordinated tactics and hard work paid off, solidifying their position in the race.
