There was no need for rock, paper, scissors between teammates this time. At the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal 2025, Brandon McNulty was given the nod to cross the line first, securing one of the most significant victories of his career, with teammate Tadej Pogačar finishing alongside him in second place.
The result delivered a commanding 1-2 finish for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, underlining the squad’s dominance in one-day WorldTour races this season.
A Team Triumph
The race unfolded under tough conditions, with relentless pacing and sharp accelerations that split the peloton on Montréal’s punishing circuit. In the final kilometers, Pogačar and McNulty rode clear of their rivals, trading pulls and ensuring the victory stayed in the UAE camp.
Crossing the finish side by side, it was McNulty who raised his arms, a gesture both of personal triumph and of team unity.
The Podium
1. Brandon McNulty (USA, UAE Team Emirates)
2. Tadej Pogačar (SLO, UAE Team Emirates) — same time
3. Quinn Simmons (USA, Lidl–Trek) +1’03”
For American fans, it was a day to celebrate — two riders from the United States on the podium, with Simmons rounding out the top three.
A Season of Milestones
This victory adds another highlight to UAE’s extraordinary 2025 season. The team has racked up wins across Grand Tours and Classics, and Montréal’s 1-2 finish now stands as a symbol of both their tactical depth and their willingness to share opportunities among star riders.
For McNulty, it marks a career-defining achievement, while for Pogačar, it’s another show of selflessness — allowing a teammate to take the glory while still stamping his authority on the race.
Team dominance, American pride, and a moment of pure unity — Montréal 2025 will be remembered for it all.
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