Brandon McNulty misses Worlds medal by 12 seconds, turns to road race with ‘best team’ US has had

Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates XRG) narrowly missed a medal in the time trial leading into the 2026 UCI Road World Championships, finishing fourth and 12 seconds shy of the podium. This result provided encouragement for fellow American Artem Schmidt (Netcompany INEOS), who finished 18th and expressed satisfaction with his effort despite the challenges posed by potholes.

Both riders expressed optimism for the upcoming road race, with McNulty citing the strength of the U.S. team and Schmidt acknowledging his role in supporting his teammates.