Brandon McNulty
Born on 2 April 1998 in Phoenix, Arizona, Brandon McNulty is one of the finest American stage racers and time trialists of his generation. A consistent all-rounder and a key lieutenant at UAE Team Emirates-XRG, he combines a powerful time trial with strong climbing to deliver both for himself and for team leader Tadej Pogačar. He has won stages at the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España and claimed prestigious one-week and one-day victories, and in 2025 he sealed a memorable win at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal. Find Brandon McNulty's latest results, stats and race calendar on this page.
Biography of pro cyclist Brandon McNulty
Brandon McNulty is an American time trialist and stage racer who has become one of the most valued riders in the WorldTour. Capable of leading a race himself or selflessly setting a punishing tempo for his captain in the high mountains, he is the kind of complete rider every Grand Tour team covets.
A product of the strong American development pathway, McNulty has built his reputation on consistency, time-trial power and an unflashy, hugely effective racing style that has made him a cornerstone of the sport's dominant team.
Early life and rise in the United States
McNulty grew up in Arizona and announced himself early, winning the junior world time trial championship, a clear signal of the engine that would define his career. He turned professional with the American Rally team before stepping up to the WorldTour with UAE, where he has since spent the core of his career and committed to a long-term future with the squad.
From the start, his ability against the clock set him apart, and he steadily added the climbing and stage-racing nous that turned him into a genuine all-rounder.
Grand Tour stage wins and key victories
McNulty has won stages at two of the three Grand Tours, taking victories at the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España, often with the time-trialist's blend of power and pacing. He was a crucial part of the UAE squad that supported Tadej Pogačar to the 2021 Tour de France, demonstrating his value as a mountain domestique on the biggest stage.
In 2025 he enjoyed a standout year, winning the WorldTour one-day race the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal and taking overall victory at the Tour de Pologne, confirming his status as a winner in his own right as well as a trusted lieutenant.
Rider profile: strengths, style, and characteristics
McNulty is, above all, an outstanding time trialist whose power against the clock anchors his results in stage races. He climbs strongly enough to follow the best on many days and to set a brutal tempo in the mountains for his leaders, making him one of the most effective support riders in the peloton. Reliable, consistent and tactically mature, he is equally capable of protecting a captain or seizing his own opportunity.
Rivalries
As a leading time trialist, McNulty regularly measures himself against the discipline's specialists, and his role at UAE places him at the centre of the sport's biggest battles alongside and in service of Tadej Pogačar. His consistency in one-week races also makes him a familiar contender against the WorldTour's top stage racers.
Personal life
McNulty hails from Phoenix, Arizona, and is part of a generation of American riders carrying US cycling back to the front of the WorldTour. Known for his calm, professional demeanour, he has built a reputation as one of the peloton's most dependable performers.
Records and milestones
- Junior world time trial champion
- Stage winner at the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España
- Winner, Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal (2025)
- Overall winner, Tour de Pologne (2025)
- Key support rider for Tadej Pogačar's 2021 Tour de France victory
- Long-term contract with UAE Team Emirates-XRG through 2030
What's next for Brandon McNulty?
With his future secured at UAE Team Emirates-XRG, McNulty will continue to balance personal ambition with his vital support role. Named GC leader at Paris-Nice in 2026 and a confirmed part of the team's Tour de France plans, he has the chance to add further stage and stage-race wins while remaining one of Pogačar's most important allies.
