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tour de france stage fifteen

He carries the hopes of a nation, sort of. 

Like so many things in cycling, it’s more nuanced than can be summed up neatly and concisely. His is a large nation, and one largely unconcerned with the sport, but those who do care about it rest their high hopes on his narrow, climber’s shoulders. 

For several years, Sepp Kuss has retained his status as one of…