US rider Brandon McNulty knocked off bike by car driver before Tour de France time trial on stage 16
American cyclist Brandon McNulty was struck by a car while preparing for a Tour de France time trial.
The brief
US rider Brandon McNulty was knocked off his bike by a car driver during a reconnaissance of the Tour de France stage 16 time trial. Coverage from The New York Times, Cyclingnews, and Cycling Weekly describes the collision, while WKMG reports that a road rage driver confronted the athlete. tour-magazin.de notes that McNulty is a teammate of Pogacar.
Future updates are expected regarding the impact of the incident on McNulty's participation in the stage 16 time trial.
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Who reported it (9)
- Brandon McNulty Hits Car Prior to Tour de France TT Start Outside Magazine · 45d ago
- Brandon McNulty unhurt after pre-trial driver confrontation ESPN · 45d ago
- Road rage driver confronts American rider Brandon McNulty before Tour de France time trial WKMG · 45d ago
- Tour de France: Pogacar’s team-mate crashes into a car tour-magazin.de · 45d ago
- Brandon McNulty hit by car during recon of Tour de France time trial Cycling Weekly · 45d ago
- American cyclist Brandon McNulty knocked off bike by car before Tour de France time trial The New York Times · 45d ago
- US rider Brandon McNulty knocked off bike by car driver before Tour de France time trial on stage 16 Cyclingnews · 45d ago
- Skjelmose shines in Tour de France time trial Trek Race Shop · 45d ago
- Happenings of The Tour de France Slowtwitch News · 45d ago broke it first
Quick answers
When did the incident occur?
The incident took place before the stage 16 time trial of the Tour de France.
What was Brandon McNulty doing at the time of the crash?
According to Cycling Weekly, he was conducting a recon of the time trial.
Who reported that the incident involved road rage?
WKMG reported that a road rage driver confronted the rider.
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