Jumbo's American rider Sepp Kuss did enough Tuesday to retain the Vuelta a España overall lead on a grueling 25.8-kilometer Stage 10 individual time trial won by Italy's Filippo Ganna.

Heading towards the Vuelta a España, Primoz Roglic, Egan Bernal, and Richard Carapaz stand above everyone as favorites, but who could surprise the top stars in the 2021 edition?

August marks the start of professional cycling’s official transfer period, the only time a UCI World Team may recruit riders. From August 1-15th, new pro riders and those with expiring contracts have the opportunity to sign to a new team. For any change of team between two seasons, the transfer period extends from August 1 to December 31st.

Spaniard Marc Soler won the second stage of the Vuelta a España on Wednesday ahead of reigning champion Primoz Roglic who kept the red jersey for overall leader.