Back when I was racing I was often the designated team leader. That was fine sometimes, but I always wanted to return the favour to my teammates when I could. Sepp Kuss had been an unflinching team support rider for years wherever he rode. When I started this thread I was paying homage to someone I think is the man every team needs. That he came through and won a Grand Tour since this thread was started sort of validates what I said at first. That he managed to win the Vuelta after being a key helper in 2 previous Grand Tours sort of underlines the title of this thread