Sepp Kuss Targets Giro Stage Victory, Backing Vingegaard Against Pogačar

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Here’s ‌a breakdown of the key data ⁤from the provided⁣ text, focusing on Jonas Vingegaard’s plans and Sepp​ Kuss’s perspective:

Jonas Vingegaard’s Plans:

* Giro-Tour Double: ‍Vingegaard is planning ⁤to compete in ‌both the Giro d’Italia and ⁢the Tour de France in the same year.
* Why⁤ Giro? The Giro course suits him ​well, and it will help him arrive at ​the tour with less pressure than in previous years.
* Grand Tour Ambition: ‌he ‌aims to ​win all three Grand Tours (Giro, Tour, Vuelta) – a feat achieved by only ⁢seven riders previously.

Sepp Kuss’s Perspective:

*⁣ Support Role: Kuss will continue his role as a ⁤climbing domestique ​(wingman) for Vingegaard.
* Giro as training: He believes the⁣ Giro is almost like a high-altitude training⁣ camp, allowing Vingegaard to stay in peak physical condition.
* Recovery Time: Kuss feels​ there’s enough time between the Giro and Tour for proper rest and planning.
*⁤ Psychological factor: The ⁣biggest challenge might be the mental toll of leading ⁤a Grand Tour.
* Pogačar Challenge: ⁢Visma⁣ believes thay can ‍overcome Tadej Pogačar, and Kuss suggests it will require creative tactics.
* Tour is Priority: Despite the Giro, the team’s primary goal remains winning the yellow jersey at the Tour​ de France.

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