Sepp Kuss is an accomplished American professional cyclist hailing from Durango, Colorado. His career took a significant leap when he won the 2023 Vuelta a España, marking him as the first American to achieve this feat since Chris Horner in 2013. Currently riding for the UCI WorldTeam Visma–Lease a Bike, Kuss has established himself as a vital domestique, showcasing his climbing prowess and playing an instrumental role in securing six Grand Tour victories for team leaders Primož Roglič and Jonas Vingegaard.

Kuss began his cycling journey in mountain biking, where he excelled as a junior and earned three national titles at the Collegiate championships while studying at the University of Colorado Boulder. Transitioning to road cycling, he made his mark in 2016 with the amateur Gateway Harley Davidson / Trek team, achieving his first victory at the Redlands Bicycle Classic. His talent was further recognized when he joined LottoNL–Jumbo, where he won three stages and the general classification at the 2018 Tour of Utah, solidifying his reputation as a rising star in the cycling world.

Throughout his career, Kuss has not only supported his team leaders but has also claimed individual victories, including a stage win at the 2021 Tour de France, making him the first American to win a stage since 2011. His strategic riding and climbing abilities were evident during the 2021 Vuelta a España, where he finished eighth overall, the highest for an American in five years, while contributing to Roglič’s overall victory.

In 2023, Kuss made history by winning the Vuelta a España after riding all three Grand Tours in the same season, a feat accomplished by only one other cyclist since 1957. His remarkable journey continues as he aims to build on his successes, demonstrating resilience and determination in every race he participates in, making him a prominent figure in the world of professional cycling.