# 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260929-2026-uci-road-world-championships-in-montreal > Updated: 2026-10-02T09:46:59.000Z. Sources: 205. Developments: 3. American cyclist Brandon McNulty won the men’s elite road race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal, Canada. McNulty, a rider for UAE Team Emirates, secured the gold medal following a solo attack approximately 32 to 33 kilometers from the finish line on a 273.7-kilometer course. He finished 13 seconds ahead of Australian Michael Matthews, who took silver, while Mathieu van der Poel claimed bronze. McNulty, who previously won the junior world time trial title ten years ago, described the victory as a “miracle” after navigating the grueling course for over six hours. This win marks the first time an American has won in this category since 1993. Following the victory, McNulty is expected to compete in several Italian classics, including the Giro dell'Emilia, Tre Valli Varesine, and Il Lombardia, while wearing the rainbow jersey. The win has sparked controversy within the cycling community. Observers highlighted a prominent celebration by Mauro Gianetti, a director for UAE Team Emirates, at the finish line. This interaction prompted former professional Eric Boyer to make sarcastic remarks regarding the “transparency of the performance,” reigniting debates concerning doping and tactical efficiency. To celebrate the victory, Colnago has unveiled a special iridate livery for the Y1Rs bicycle, designed exclusively for McNulty to use at the Giro dell’Emilia. The custom frame features a glossy black carbon base with a glitter effect inspired by the stars on the American flag, alongside color-block bands of blue, red, yellow, and green representing the rainbow stripes. Commemorative details include a headset cover featuring the date of the victory, a maple leaf, and an “ace of flowers.” ## Claims - Brandon McNulty won the road cycling world championship in Montreal. (corroborated by 3 sources) - McNulty secured the victory with a solo attack covering approximately 30 to 33 kilometers. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Isaac del Toro finished in fifth place in the men's road race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Michael Matthews secured second place in the road race. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Mathieu van der Poel finished in third place. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Michael Matthews won the silver medal. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Mathieu van der Poel won the bronze medal. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Primož Roglič finished in 21st place. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The race course in Montreal spanned 273.4 kilometers with nearly 2800 meters of elevation gain. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Isaac del Toro will compete in Il Lombardia on October 10, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - McNulty is the first American road world champion since Lance Armstrong in 1993. (single source) - Tadej Pogačar handed over the rainbow jersey to McNulty. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Colnago unveils special World Champion livery for Brandon McNulty Colnago has revealed a custom, one-off iridate Y1Rs livery for Brandon McNulty to celebrate his UCI Road World Championship title. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colnago-unveils-special-world-champion-livery-for-brandon-mcnulty ### 2026-09-29: Brandon McNulty wins UCI Road World Championship road race Brandon McNulty won the 2026 UCI Road World Championships men's elite road race in Montreal, ending a U.S. title drought dating back to 1993 with a decisive 33-kilometer solo breakaway. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brandon-mcnulty-wins-world-cycling-championship-title-in-montreal ### 2026-09-26: Brandon McNulty wins men's road world championship in Montreal American Brandon McNulty won the men’s elite road world championship in Montreal, following a solo breakaway. Michael Matthews took silver and Mathieu van der Poel took bronze. 201 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brandon-mcnulty-wins-road-cycling-world-championship-in-montreal --- Cite as: 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260929-2026-uci-road-world-championships-in-montreal