Sepp Kuss
Definition
An American professional road cyclist known for his exceptional climbing abilities, particularly as a 'super-domestique' for WorldTeam Visma–Lease a Bike.
The 2023 Vuelta a España champion who became a focal point of intense cycling media discourse regarding team loyalty and internal GC (General Classification) leadership dynamics.
Examples
Sepp Kuss is the rare athlete who manages to pull off a Grand Tour victory while his teammates seemingly experiment with how much stress one person can take in three weeks.
If being a super-domestique means doing all the heavy lifting only to have your own team make the final climb feel like a spicy reality show, then Sepp Kuss is an absolute saint.
Watching the Jumbo-Visma squad during the 2023 Vuelta was a masterclass in 'friendly' fire, with Sepp Kuss somehow remaining the calmest person on a bike while chaos reigned around him.