The Jumbo-Visma Juggernaut: Secrets Behind The 2023 Clean Sweep

Jumbo-Visma managed to win all three Grand Tours in the same year, with three different riders claiming victory in the Giro d’Italia, the Tour de France, and the Vuelta a España. Not even the dominant Team Sky achieved such a feat back in their heyday.

So, what exactly drives their consistent success?

Sepp Kuss: America’s New Cycling Idol

It’s been a full ten years, but America can finally celebrate having a Grand Tour champion once more.

This past Sunday, Sepp Kuss clinched victory at the Vuelta a España, earning the honor of being the first American to win such a prestigious cycling race since Chris Horner’s win in 2013.

Vuelta A España 2023: Dainese Sprints to Stage 19 Victory After Groves Wiped Out

In an exhilarating Stage 19 of the Vuelta a España, the day’s narrative was dominated by a fiercely contested sprint finish with a game-changing crash.

Green jersey Kaden Groves was among those brought down just outside 1 km to go, opening the door for Alberto Dainese to claim the victory.

Vuelta a España 2023: Sepp Kuss Protected as Evenepoel Shines in Stage 18 Solo Win

A resilient and determined Remco Evenepoel dominated the day, conquering each summit as it arose, sealing the KOM competition atop La Cruz de Linares.

However, the biggest question hanging over the day after the Stage 17 drama was whether Sepp Kuss’ red jersey would be attacked by his Jumbo-Visma teammates, Jonas Vingegaard and Primož Roglič.

Vuelta a España 2023, Stage 17: Angliru Delivers High Drama as Kuss Clings to Red Jersey by a Thread

Sepp Kuss clawed his way back to defend his red jersey by seconds after being dropped by Jumbo-Visma teammates Jonas Vingegaard and Primož Roglič on the savage gradients and swirling fog of the Altu de L’Angliru.

Vuelta A España 2023: Vingegaard’s Win on Stage 16 Throws Red Jersey Battle Wide Open

Stage 16 of the Vuelta a España was characterized by blistering speeds, strategic decisions, and emotionally charged moments.

As the riders embarked on the route, they were met with varying weather conditions – from torrential downpours to brief spells of dryness. All eyes were on Jumbo-Visma’s trio and the UAE Team’s tactics for their General Classification contenders.

Alto de L’Angliru: The “Inhuman” Beast of the Vuelta a España

The Alto de L’Angliru deserves its reputation as the most brutal climb in professional cycling.

Often referred to simply as “The Angliru”, it’s a mythical mountain pass in the La Vega-Riosa region of Asturias, part of the Sierra del Aramo range of northern Spain’s Cantabrian Mountains.

Vuelta a España 2023: Rui Costa Clinches Cagey Stage 15 Breakaway Victory

Rui Costa (Intermarché–Circus–Wanty) clinched a cagey victory from the breakaway on a tense Stage 15 of the Vuelta a España 2023.

It was a wiley ride from the Portuguese former world champion, who used all his experience to outfox breakaway companions Lennard Kämna (BORA-hansgrohe) and Santiago Buitrago (Bahrain Victorious) and sprint to victory.

Vuelta a España 2023: Redemption for Evenepoel On Stage 14

Remco Evenepoel fought back in stunning style to claim Stage 14 of La Vuelta a Espanā, only 24 hours after one of the toughest days of his career.

After a performance yesterday on Stage 13 that left observers perplexed, the young Belgian reset himself overnight, led a breakaway with Romain Bardet (dsm-firmenich), then surged clear with a few kilometers to go.

Vuelta A España 2023: Jonas Vingegaard Reigns Supreme In Jumbo-Visma Stage 13 Masterclass

Jonas Vingegaard crossed the line in first, laying down a dazzling performance in his favorite playing ground, the high mountains. It seems rather fitting that the champion of the Tour de France won an emphatic victory on a day that the Vuelta a España climbed an iconic French climb, the Col du Tourmalet. Shortly after … Read more

Vuelta a España 2023: Trademark Ganna Wins Stage 10 Time Trial

Time trial specialist Filippo Ganna blew away the rest of the field with a trademark time-trial display to win Stage 10 of the Vuelta a España 2023. After a day of rest in the legs of the riders, the pan-flat route for this stage promised speed with only one 600 m climb. So it was … Read more

Vuelta a España 2023: Kämna Dominates Stage 9 amid Echelons and Muddy Climbs

In an electrifying day of racing during Stage 9 of Vuelta A España, from Cartagena to Collado de la Cruz de Caravaca, the echelons caused by crosswinds and the challenging final climb had spectators riveted.

Lennard Kämna of Team BORA-Hansgrohe executed a perfect breakaway strategy, culminating in a thrilling stage win after managing to fend off the determined Sobrero.

The day was rife with strategic moves as teams such as Jumbo-Visma and Soudal Quickstep sought to take advantage of the early echelons.

Vuelta A España 2023: Geoffrey Soupe Defies Odds in Chaotic Stage 7 Win

In what could be best described as a gripping stage with unexpected twists, Vuelta A España Stage 7 kept viewers at the edge of their seats.

The stage largely played out with a seemingly predictable nature, characterized by a somewhat relaxing peloton that suggested a bunch finish.

The presence of a block headwind kept the group together, and despite a few risks posed by crosswinds and a series of roundabouts, most of the race maintained a steady tempo.

However, the intermittent sprints, the unforeseen crashes, and the hairpin turns near the end significantly upped the stakes, turning what could have been a standard stage into an electrifying race.

Vuelta a España 2023: Remco Evenepoel Injured in Freak Crash After Brilliant Stage 3 Win

Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-QuickStep) launched a blistering attack on the final hairpin of the mighty Arinsal, fighting off a determined Jonas Vingegaard, who was in hot pursuit. The first mountain stage of Vuelta a España 2023 lived up to expectations as the GC favorites battled up steep slopes. Remco was involved in a collision after the … Read more

Vuelta a España Commentators 2023: Channel-By-Channel, Nation-By-Nation

Whether you’re a seasoned cycling aficionado or a newcomer captivated by the allure of the peloton, knowing the voices behind the commentary can enrich your viewing experience.

In this article, we journey across networks and borders, introducing you to the broadcasters and their star-studded Vuelta a España commentators for 2023.

Vuelta a España Favorites: Who Will Win the Red Jersey in 2023?

With the Vuelta a España 2023 just weeks away, attention is inevitably turning to the red-hot favorites for the maillot rojo (red jersey).

The Vuelta may be considered the least prestigious of the cycling calendar’s three Grand Tours, but there’s a whispered sense among cycling insiders that it’s set to shrug off that position to be the most thrilling General Classification battle of the season.