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Follow us on GoogleUSA Cycling dominated the 2026 elite men’s world cycling championship, with Brandon McNulty walking away with the first American rainbow jersey since 1993. McNulty, Quinn Simmons, and Matteo Jorgenson were devastating in the finale of the race, but Kevin Vermaerke, Larry Warbasse and others helped set up the winning scenario. That victorious group got together again last weekend, for Vermaerke’s wedding. In scenes that will make cycling fans smile, it looks like things got pretty wild.
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Kevin Vermaerke had a strong 2026 for team and country.
Vermaeke did the early work to set up McNulty in Montreal
While Vermaerke didn’t feature in the finale of the gruelling 260km race, he had done plenty of work in the earlier stages to position McNulty, Simmons and Jorgenson.
Alongside Warbasse, Cole Kessler and Sean Quinn, who were all at the wedding, Vermaerke helped keep control of the race while Team France was causing havoc on the front.
It’s no surprise then that these riders were all in attendance at Vermaeke’s wedding, given the tight-knit feeling within the group. And after such a successful end to the season, it’s no surprise that they blew off a little steam in the late-autumn Californian sunshine.
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USA Cycling going off in the off-season!
Kevin Vermaerke married his partner Rindi Kessler in early November in California, with many of his teammates in attendance. Vermaerke posted some photos and videos of the day on his Instagram, including one of his championship winning teammates with their shirts off on the dancefloor.
Simmons, McNulty, Kessler and Warbasse look like they’re having a lot of fun celebrating their friend's big day. In a professional cycling landscape where every tiny detail is measured, many cycling fans will enjoy seeing these deserved winners cutting loose!
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Brandon McNulty became the new world champion in 2026
McNulty and Simmons will debut the rainbow jersey in Arizona
Brandon McNulty will wear his World Championship jersey on American soil for the first time in November 2026. McNulty, who hails from Phoenix, Arizona, will ride on home soil at El Tour de Tucson. He will be joined by some other big names, including Bradley Wiggins, George Hincapie and Quinn Simmons.
El Tour de Tucson will take place on November 21. It is a non-profit cycling event organised by El Tour America. El Tour America raises funds to support more than 120 other charities and non-profits, through cycling events across the year.
The 43rd edition will see 12,000 participants take part in the event, over three distances.
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- One Lombardia doesn’t tell us how Seixas will handle a full Grand Tour. I’d rather see him develop steadily than have every result turned into a Pogačar comparison.samanthak12-11-2026
- Pogacar is 30 already? I thought he was younger. If he keeps winning like this, how long can he realistically ride at the top?jeremya12-11-2026
- Interesting that Thomas made the comparison while speaking to Rowe, given Decathlon’s hopes of keeping Seixas and the reports linking INEOS with him. Praise, or a subtle message to a potential signing?gearguru3312-11-2026
- Seixas winning Il Lombardia at this age is a huge statement. The Pogačar comparisons are inevitable, but Thomas is right to leave room for both of them to keep improving—Pog is still setting the bar.robert6512-11-2026
- A fascinating career, but the article leans heavily on his side of the story. Were the three disqualifications all for the same equipment rule, or were there different issues each time?michael5412-11-2026
- I’m still not sure how the handlebar rules work. If another rider can rest their wrists on the bars, why was Van Schip disqualified for his position?jennifer1912-11-2026
- The UCI really needs clearer, consistently enforced rules on bike setups and riding positions. If Van Schip was being told different things from race to race, no wonder he got fed up.patriciaw12-11-2026
- Two world track titles and three pro wins is a serious career, whatever the controversies. Shame he felt the sport stopped listening to him. Hope Rotterdam gives him the send-off he deserves.tourdeforce912-11-2026
- If he finished ninth at the Tour, why didn’t he get a stage win too? I’m still trying to understand how the overall standings work.julien11-11-2026
- No ‘cross at all this winter? That’s a shame, but with his road season starting in February, I can see why he’d want a proper break. Does stepping away mean he’s done with cyclocross for good?gearguru3311-11-2026
