Sepp Kuss: 'I am now back on the level, and my confidence is back. I'm ready to defend my title in the Vuelta'

Kuss shows promising form post-covid infection as he takes the leader's jersey at Vuelta a Burgos

Sepp Kuss wins the Queen Stage of Vuelta a Burgos
(Image credit: Getty Images)

Sepp Kuss (Visma - Lease a Bike) today rode himself into the leader's jersey at the Vuelta a Burgos stage race today, showing that he's in good form and ready to defend his Vuelta a España title later this month.

Vuelta a Burgos is a five-day stage race in northern Spain. It is often considered a preparation race for the last Grand Tour of the season, which kicks off on August 17 this year. 

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