Mexican Prodigy, Grand Tour Contender & Explosive Climber
Born on November 27, 2003, in Ensenada, Baja California, Isaac Del Toro is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in modern cycling. He captured world attention after becoming the first Mexican rider in history to win the iconic Tour de l’Avenir.
Riding for UAE Team Emirates, Del Toro combines ferocious uphill accelerations with remarkable time trial capability, making him a prime General Classification candidate for 1-week stage races and future Grand Tours.
Became the first Mexican winner of the Tour de l’Avenir (the “Tour de France for Under-23s”), sweeping the Overall General Classification, Points, King of the Mountains, and Young Rider jerseys in unprecedented fashion.
Won Stage 2 of the Santos Tour Down Under on his WorldTour debut, finishing 3rd overall. Later claimed overall victory at the Vuelta a Asturias alongside podium placements at Tour de Romandie and Italian one-day classics.
Establishes himself as a core GC pillar for UAE Team Emirates, featuring in mountain support roles alongside Tadej Pogačar while taking co-leadership duties across European WorldTour stage races.
Dorian Godon has won the 2026 Gran Piemonte!
Defending champion Isaac Del Toro launched a massive attack 18km out on La Morra, but the chasing pack reeled him in at 1.5km to go. Godon then executed a perfect sprint to take victory for Netcompany INEOS!
Isaac del Toro returns as defending champion to Gran Piemonte 2026, leading UAE Team Emirates-XRG across a demanding 185km route from Asti to Bra.
Paul Seixas rues a crucial concentration lapse in the GP Montréal sprint against Isaac del Toro. Discover 5 key lessons from the race and UCI Worlds implications.
Mexican prodigy Isaac Del Toro outsprints Paul Seixas to win the 2026 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal. Read the full WorldTour race report!
Isaac Del Toro shuts down exit rumors and commits to an extended UAE Team Emirates contract through 2031. Read his statement and team plans here!
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