‘It’s not like you can easily replace someone like Simon’ – Sepp Kuss to retain same schedule and priorities for 2026 following Yates’ sudden retirement

This week, Sepp Kuss got his 2026 campaign underway at the Tour of Oman, but things took a wrong turn after just two days. The American racer was forced out of the race overnight before Monday’s stage 2 due to illness.

Still, Kuss, who opened his account with a 33rd place at the Muscat Classic, remains on course for his main season goals. The Volta a Catalunya is next on his programme in March, before he assists Visma-Lease a Bike leader Jonas Vingegaard as the Dane aims for the Giro d’Italia-Tour de France double.