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He is 19. At 19, I would guess he would do a top 10 pro worlds ITT.
There has / was a crashing problem. But riders are remembered for what they do, so I don't think that is so much of an issue.
We shall see. 3 Worlds UCI podiums in a row.
There has / was a crashing problem. But riders are remembered for what they do, so I don't think that is so much of an issue.
We shall see. 3 Worlds UCI podiums in a row.
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So it's nice that Rally Racing is participating in the Dubai event, allowing McNulty to get some exposure to riding with the big dogs even as he keeps himself away from the pressure of a full-time World Tour team. I imagine he'll compete in the U23 worlds again, but otherwise where else will he be racing this year?
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So it's nice that Rally Racing is participating in the Dubai event, allowing McNulty to get some exposure to riding with the big dogs even as he keeps himself away from the pressure of a full-time World Tour team. I imagine he'll compete in the U23 worlds again, but otherwise where else will he be racing this year?
American McNulty comes oh-so-close against WorldTour heavies | VeloNews.com
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"Lunch ride" - as in no big thing. Ya I know it is a Strava Default.
https://www.strava.com/activities/1397541444
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Tour of Oman in 3 days.
I really with there were an ITT in the Middle East races. Likely too hard too early.
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In the stage races with TTs - he will do very well against the best. Part of this is due to the waves of talent. The world has some great aging retiring ITT riders, with few coming up that match them. Brandon does.
All that said, it is a long road, but for now, he is as powerful in the ITT as any USA rider ever at this age.
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To me the more interesting thing is the team part.
He went to Rally rather than the U23 devo team. Rally got an upgrade. They showed well. I don't know if the sponsor is ready, but the team is now at another level. Maybe he can be the GC guy and have a team built around him (likely a new sponsor) or get hired away. I think he will stay put for another year, but the choice of going WT team as a GC guy in waiting vs building with Rally will be interesting.
He went to Rally rather than the U23 devo team. Rally got an upgrade. They showed well. I don't know if the sponsor is ready, but the team is now at another level. Maybe he can be the GC guy and have a team built around him (likely a new sponsor) or get hired away. I think he will stay put for another year, but the choice of going WT team as a GC guy in waiting vs building with Rally will be interesting.
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Looks like he's dropped out of the Oman race before stage 5? Anybody know the story?
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(Contains ToC Stage 2 Spoiler....so scroll down a bit....)
The kid rode a good race today, but he fell off the pace just as Bernal surged, and paid for it. He clearly has a future in the pro peloton, but whether he has the stuff to compete at the highest level, I don't know. Very curious to see how he does in the ITT on Wednesday. Bernal, BTW, is just 21 years old himself. Clearly he's Sky's new star.
The kid rode a good race today, but he fell off the pace just as Bernal surged, and paid for it. He clearly has a future in the pro peloton, but whether he has the stuff to compete at the highest level, I don't know. Very curious to see how he does in the ITT on Wednesday. Bernal, BTW, is just 21 years old himself. Clearly he's Sky's new star.
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McNulty will be riding in both the ITT and road race U23 events at the UCI world championships next week. Let's see what he can do....
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Today ... Tour of Oman sitting top 10 after 3 days. Against real racers.
https://www.procyclingstats.com/race...f-oman/2019/gc
https://www.procyclingstats.com/race...f-oman/2019/gc
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Woohoo! Go Brandon!
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Watch the acceleration on the attack 11K to go. https://tiz-cycling.racing/videos/to...-3-last-30-km/
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Watch the acceleration on the attack 11K to go. https://tiz-cycling.racing/videos/to...-3-last-30-km/
An impressive win. the race classification is 2.1, and there aren't really any WT teams (well, one), but McNulty looked really strong there.
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Watch the acceleration on the attack 11K to go. https://tiz-cycling.racing/videos/to...-3-last-30-km/
Thanks for sharing that link. That was really good coverage. That wobble at about 2.7km was scary. He really dismantled the competition. Is he a good climber?
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https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/gir...age-4/results/
"Cyclingnews understands McNulty has been in talks with UAE Team Emirates and so may step up to WorldTour level in 2020."
"Cyclingnews understands McNulty has been in talks with UAE Team Emirates and so may step up to WorldTour level in 2020."
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https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/gir...age-4/results/
"Cyclingnews understands McNulty has been in talks with UAE Team Emirates and so may step up to WorldTour level in 2020."
"Cyclingnews understands McNulty has been in talks with UAE Team Emirates and so may step up to WorldTour level in 2020."
We may see slower world ITT performances and jumping to a GC roll, rather than a helper roll. 2020 might be soon. I would have Brandon wait until he can lead a team and be THE guy, not a guy.
There was one WT team there this week. One that could not hold/or didn't think they could hold/or was told not to hold his wheel.
If he can the THE guy for a team in 2020 - go for it - maybe. But there are more teams needing that type of rider Brandon is becoming, so waiting one more year may be wise. Nobody called and asked me, just my thoughts.
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This may not happen as soon as 2020. He is being groomed as a more GC guy than a TT guy. Which is how he managed a 4th place in the hill climb today.
We may see slower world ITT performances and jumping to a GC roll, rather than a helper roll. 2020 might be soon. I would have Brandon wait until he can lead a team and be THE guy, not a guy.
There was one WT team there this week. One that could not hold/or didn't think they could hold/or was told not to hold his wheel.
If he can the THE guy for a team in 2020 - go for it - maybe. But there are more teams needing that type of rider Brandon is becoming, so waiting one more year may be wise. Nobody called and asked me, just my thoughts.
We may see slower world ITT performances and jumping to a GC roll, rather than a helper roll. 2020 might be soon. I would have Brandon wait until he can lead a team and be THE guy, not a guy.
There was one WT team there this week. One that could not hold/or didn't think they could hold/or was told not to hold his wheel.
If he can the THE guy for a team in 2020 - go for it - maybe. But there are more teams needing that type of rider Brandon is becoming, so waiting one more year may be wise. Nobody called and asked me, just my thoughts.
The world is his oyster, but I think if he aspires to make his mark on the WT, he needs to ride at the WT level as an apprentice before he leads. But I admit, I'm no expert and I do know that the WT chews people up and demoralizes them if they get in the wrong situation.