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Road Rage Driver Confronts American Rider Brandon McNulty Before Tour De France Time Trial

Brandon McNulty was examined by the team doctor and started the stage 16 time trial on schedule after the incident, UAE Team Emirates XRG said.

  • On Tuesday, American cyclist Brandon McNulty was involved in a road rage incident while riding to the start of stage 16 of the Tour de France in Evian-les-Bains, France.
  • UAE Team Emirates XRG CEO Mauro Gianetti told Eurosport an angry motorist overtook McNulty, then abruptly stopped his vehicle, forcing the 28-year-old rider into a collision.
  • After examination by the team doctor, McNulty was cleared unhurt and started the technical 26.1-kilometer time trial beside Lake Geneva as one of the final 20 scheduled riders.
  • Race leader Tadej Pogacar holds a commanding five-minute lead over Remco Evenepoel, who won stage 15 on Sunday after rival Jonas Vingegaard crashed out.
  • The Tour de France continues through remaining stages, concluding July 26 in Paris, with McNulty currently ranking 18th overall through the first 16 stages of the event.
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Brandon McNulty had a nightmare experience ahead of Tuesday's stage of the Tour de France. When the American was scouting the course, the cyclist was hit - by a car.

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