Brandon McNulty is set to make his debut in the rainbow jersey with UAE Team Emirates-XRG at the Tour d'Émilie, a prestigious one-week cycling race in Italy. The rainbow jersey is a symbol of victory in the UCI Road World Championship, and McNulty will wear it for the first time this Saturday, October 3, marking the start of his Italian campaign. This event is part of a series of classic races that take place at the end of the cycling season, offering riders a chance to showcase their skills on challenging courses. Over the next week, McNulty will compete in three races: the Tour d'Émilie, the Coppa Agostoni, and the Trois Vallées Varésines. These races are known for their tough terrain and unpredictable conditions, often favoring riders who can handle both high speeds and technical descents. This will be the first time since 2021—his second year as a WorldTour professional with the Emirati team—that McNulty will participate in these Italian classics. Five years after winning the UCI Road World Championship, he returns to the races wearing the rainbow jersey, which is adorned with the UCI's emblem. The American cyclist expressed his excitement about the upcoming races in a recent statement. "I'm really looking forward to making my debut with the rainbow jersey this Saturday," he said. "The victory in Montreal was a significant moment for me; I'm still realizing what happened and letting the news sink in. I still have a lot of races left this season and I'm looking forward to them." McNulty emphasized that while the rainbow jersey is an honor, it will not change his approach to racing. He noted that the team will continue to ride aggressively and support each other, as they have done throughout the season. Next week, McNulty is expected to conclude his season at the Tour de Lombardie, another classic race in Italy. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG has announced their squads for the upcoming Italian Classics, highlighting the team's confidence in their riders. Fans and followers can look forward to hearing more from McNulty through the team's website, where updates and insights from the races will be shared.