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Brandon McNulty's World Championship win puts super domestiques in the spotlight
Original: Road cycling: What is a super domestique? And what does Brandon McNulty’s World Championship win say about their value?
Brandon McNulty's road cycling World Championship victory has reignited debate over the value of the super domestique — a rider whose main job is supporting a team leader rather than chasing personal glory. McNulty, long valued for his selfless work for bigger names, showed that riders in supporting roles can seize their own moment when opportunity arises, prompting praise and discussion across the cycling world.
Why now: McNulty, usually a support rider, unexpectedly won a world title, making his role and career an talking point
Brandon McNultyUCI Road World Championshipsroad cycling
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