Warsaw: American Brandon McNulty of UAE Team Emirates – XRG delivered an impressive performance in the final 12.5 km individual time trial in Poland, securing both the stage win and the overall general classification at the 82nd Tour de Pologne.
According to Emirates News Agency, after a demanding week of racing over seven stages, including the mountainous queen stage to Bukowina Tatrzanska, McNulty began the final day only seconds behind the race leader, Victor Langellotti of INEOS Grenadiers. Demonstrating expertise in the time trial around the Wieliczka Salt Mine, McNulty completed the course in 14:31, a full 46 seconds quicker than Langellotti, clinching the stage victory. The team’s consistent performance throughout the week was further rewarded with the first prize in the team classification.
McNulty’s achievement highlights a successful stage racing week for the Emirati squad, following Isaac Del Toro’s overall general classification win at the Vuelta a Burgos in Spain the previous day. The team’s win count continues to rise, boasting 72 victories this season.