USA’s McNulty transcends chaos of brutal Montreal road race to claim ‘miracle’ world championship
American cyclist Brandon McNulty captured the men’s UCI Road World Championships in Montreal, delivering a solo victory after a chaotic race. Riding for UAE Emirates alongside Tadej Pogačar, McNulty broke away in the final kilometres to claim the rainbow jersey, succeeding the Slovenian champion and marking a surprise triumph for the United States. He held off a fast‑closing pack of contenders in the final sprint.