'Del Toro was obviously working for McNulty in the end' – Tom Pidcock gives insight into tactical headache of the chasing group at World Championships
American cyclist Brandon McNulty secured a surprise victory at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal after a solo breakaway. Tom Pidcock finished seventh, citing tactical cooperation between McNulty and his UAE Team Emirates teammate Isaac del Toro as a key factor in the American's win.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant milestone for American cycling on the global stage, highlighting the increasing influence of trade team dynamics in international championship racing.
British rider fights back from crash to take seventh in elite men's road race after almost reeling in solo winner Brandon McNulty on final lap
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(Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Pinterest Email Share this article 3 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Tom Pidcock represented the best chance for Great Britain to score their first UCI Road World Championships elite men's road race title since Mark Cavendish in 2011, but the 2026 event in Montreal ended with a stunning victory for the USA's Brandon McNulty , who attacked with 32km to go and held off an elite but stop-and-go chasing group.
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