Sepp Kuss Targets Giro Stage Victory, Backing Vingegaard Against Pogačar
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.