USA's McNulty transcends chaos of brutal Montreal road race to claim 'miracle' world championship
Arizona rider first US champion since Lance Armstrong
TL;DR
- Brandon McNulty won the men's UCI road race in Montreal with a solo effort.
- This is the first US win in the event since Lance Armstrong in 1993.
- McNulty overcame a significant lead on the final lap, despite a late chase by Tom Pidcock.
- The race was characterized by chaotic tactics, lack of radios, and the struggles of pre-race favorites like Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert.
- Demi Vollering won the women's race but received a fine for a non-compliant racing position.
- Spanish junior champion Benjamín Noval was revealed to have been working with a banned coach but was not sanctioned.