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Brandon McNulty collides with car before Tour de France time trial

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 2:03 PM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Brandon McNulty collides with car before Tour de France time trial

Summary

Brandon McNulty collided with a car on July 21 during his reconnaissance ride before the Tour de France's 16th stage. The incident occurred just prior to the individual time trial, with McNulty reportedly unharmed. An angry driver approached him before the crash, as confirmed by Mauro Gianetti, the UAE Team Emirates XRG boss. The 16th stage covers a distance of 26.1 kilometers between Evian-les-Bains and Thonon-les-Bains.

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Key Details

•McNulty collided with a car on July 21.
•He was preparing for the Tour de France's 16th stage.
•The crash took place during a reconnaissance ride.
•McNulty was not injured in the incident.
•The stage covers 26.1 kilometers between Evian-les-Bains and Thonon-les-Bains.

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2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Tour de France rider McNulty collides with car before 16th stage

What they're saying

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US cyclist Brandon McNulty collided with a car on Tuesday before the start of the Tour de France's only individual time trial this year. The rider was on his reconnaissance ride before the stage when the incident happened.
— Yahoo Sports

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