Raging driver confronts American rider Brandon McNulty before Tour de France time trial
American cyclist Brandon McNulty was involved in a road rage incident with a motorist while traveling to the start of a Tour de France stage. McNulty was unhurt and continued to compete in the race.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the vulnerability of professional cyclists on public roads, even during major international sporting events.
UAE Team Emirates XRG's Tadej Pogacar, wearing the yellow jersey, and UAE Team Emirates XRG's Brandon McNulty before the start of stage 8 of the Tour de France, earlier this month. Stephanie Lecocq/Reuters
American rider Brandon McNulty was apparently the subject of a road rage incident before Tuesday’s time trial at the Tour de France.
McNulty, a teammate of overall race leader Tadej Pogacar, was confronted by an angry motorist who overtook him on his way to the start of stage 16, Mauro Gianetti, the CEO of UAE Emirates XRG, told broadcaster Eurosport.
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