Brandon McNulty takes stay at UAE Team Emirates-XRG past decade mark with contract extension

Brandon McNulty has committed his future to UAE Team Emirates-XRG by signing a contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2030 season. The American rider, who joined the squad in 2020 from Rally UHC, will now mark over a decade with the outfit, making him one of the longest-serving members alongside stars like Tadej Pogačar. This extension underscores the team’s confidence in McNulty’s continued development and contribution as he approaches his 32nd birthday. Since arriving as a promising 21-year-old, McNulty has steadily evolved into a pivotal figure within the team. His palmarès now includes victories at prestigious races such as the GP de Montréal and Tour de Pologne, alongside stage wins at both the Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España in recent seasons. Additionally, he has played a crucial support role for Pogačar, notably during the 2021 Tour de France, highlighting his versatility and value in both leadership and domestique capacities. Reflecting on his contract renewal, McNulty expressed satisfaction with his environment at UAE Team Emirates-XRG, emphasising the personal and professional growth he has experienced. He described the team as a place where he feels at home and motivated to pursue further successes. His remarks also hinted at a strong team dynamic and a shared ambition to achieve more significant results in the coming years. Currently 28 years old and a two-time US time trial champion, McNulty is enjoying the most fruitful phase of his career, having secured 15 wins over the past two years alone. This season, he has already demonstrated his form with a top-five finish at the Volta Comunitat Valenciana and played a key role in Pogačar’s Milan-San Remo triumph. Looking ahead, McNulty is set to support Pogačar once again at the Tour de France, marking his first participation in the race in four years and signalling his ongoing importance to the team’s ambitions on cycling’s biggest stage.