'I know my role pretty well' – Brandon McNulty's rainbow jersey debut revealed
American to compete for first time as world champion at this Saturday's Giro dell'Emilia
Brandon McNulty, representing the UAE Team Emirates-XRG, will compete in the rainbow jersey during the Giro dell’Emilia on Saturday, 3 October. This marks his first appearance wearing the iconic jersey. The American cyclist recently claimed a historic victory at the UCI World Championships, becoming the first American man in 33 years to do so.
McNulty will participate in three Italian one-day races, including the Giro dell’Emilia, the Coppa Agostini, and the Tre Valle Varesine on Tuesday, 6 October. He is also expected to compete in Il Lombardia, the final Monument of the year, on 10 October. Speaking to UAE Team Emirates-XRG's website, McNulty expressed his excitement about his debut in the rainbow jersey, acknowledging the significance of his recent win at the Montreal race.
Despite becoming the world champion, he emphasized that his approach to racing remains unchanged, focusing on both individual success and supporting his teammates. McNulty will be racing alongside Igor Arrieta, Filippo Baroncini, Felix Großschartner, Jhonatan Narváez, Tim Wellens, and Adam Yates. The Giro dell’Emilia is a 1.Pro-ranked event with a total distance of 197.9km, featuring five ascents of the challenging San Luca climb, culminating in a finish in Bologna.
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