Author: Harold Dalton

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Cycling industry professional with two decades of experience in professional journalism, television, and industry writing.

2024 Vuelta a Espana Stage 1 | Highlights

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Report Brandon McNulty delivered a career-defining performance in the stage 1 time trial from Lisbon to Oeiras at the Vuelta a España, securing a narrow victory and taking the leader’s jersey for the first time in a Grand Tour. The American cyclist navigated the course with precision, finishing just two seconds ahead of Mathias Vacek (Lidl-Trek). Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) rounded out the podium, having started last. McNulty, starting second-to-last, had the advantage of knowing his rivals’ times. At the 7 km mark, Van Aert was slightly ahead, with McNulty trailing by two seconds. However, McNulty’s strength shone through in the final stretch,…

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