McNulty 4th on day three in Mallorca

Brandon McNulty continued his fine run of form to take 4th place at the Trofeo Serra de Tramuntana (158.9km).

After a first season victory taken in sensational solo fashion through McNulty at the Trofeo Calvia, the 23-year old formed part of a 7-rider group which went clear over the final climb of the Coll Puig Major at -30km from the line.

Belgian Tim Wellens (Lotto-Soudal) was fastest of the group, with McNulty a few bike lengths behind in 4th.

 
McNulty : “ I had good legs on the last climb and was able to make the front group with the best climbers but in the final I just missed the punch I needed in the sprint. It was a tricky run in to the finish and still early in the year so I can’t complain, the speed will come, but I’m still happy with 4th place today.”

 
Tomorrow the racing at the Mallorca Challenge continues with the Trofeo Pollença – Port d’ Andratx (170km).

Results

1.Tim Wellens (Lotto Soudal) 4:12:32
2.Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) s.t
3.Simon Clarke (Israel Start Up Nation) s.t
4.Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates) s.t