US rider Brandon McNulty knocked off bike by car driver before Tour de France time trial on stage 16
American cyclist Brandon McNulty was knocked off his bike by a car driver during a reconnaissance run for the Tour de France stage 16 time trial.
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US rider Brandon McNulty was hit by a car driver while performing a recon of the stage 16 time trial at the Tour de France. The incident involved a confrontation with a driver and resulted in McNulty being knocked off his bike.
Coverage from The New York Times, Cyclingnews, and Cycling Weekly emphasizes the physical impact of the collision, while ESPN and WKMG highlight a confrontation with a road rage driver. ESPN reports that McNulty was unhurt following the encounter.
Future updates may clarify the identity of the driver or any subsequent disciplinary actions, though current reports focus on the immediate events of the pre-trial incident.
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Quick answers
When did the incident occur?
The incident took place on July 21, 2026, before the stage 16 time trial of the Tour de France.
Was Brandon McNulty injured?
According to ESPN, McNulty was unhurt after the confrontation.
What was McNulty doing when he was hit?
He was performing a recon of the time trial.
Coverage (6)
- Brandon McNulty Hits Car Prior to Tour de France TT Start Outside Magazine · 6h ago
- Road rage driver confronts American rider Brandon McNulty before Tour de France time trial WKMG · 6h ago
- Brandon McNulty hit by car during recon of Tour de France time trial Cycling Weekly · 6h ago
- American cyclist Brandon McNulty knocked off bike by car before Tour de France time trial The New York Times · 6h ago
- Brandon McNulty unhurt after pre-trial driver confrontation ESPN · 6h ago
- US rider Brandon McNulty knocked off bike by car driver before Tour de France time trial on stage 16 Cyclingnews · 6h ago
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