No rest yet for Isaac Del Toro as he wins Mexican time trial title on 'holiday'

After a year without an event, the time trial championship was reinstated largely in recognition of Del Toro’s growing stature in world cycling, with organisers designing a 16-kilometre route that twisted through the roads where he first learned to ride. The UAE Team Emirates rider embraced the opportunity, powering to victory by more than a minute over Edgar David Cadena (Petrolike), with Eder Frayre (Golden State Blazers) finishing third.

“It was a beautiful day racing on home roads,” Del Toro said afterwards. “It was a very joyous and proud occasion to be able to take the title here. Things came together well for me on the day and I’m humbled to take the win. It was very windy on the parcours but I must say I enjoyed every pedal stroke.”

Organised at short notice by the newly formed Mexico Cycling Union, the championships marked Del Toro’s first elite appearance on home soil. The victory is Del Toro’s 17th of 2025 and comes towards the end of a breakout season that has confirmed him as one of the brightest young riders in the sport. His year already includes major wins at Gran Piemonte, Giro dell’Emilia, Vuelta a Burgos and Milano–Torino, along with a stage victory and second overall at the Giro d’Italia.

With the national champion’s jersey now secured, Del Toro will turn his attention to Saturday’s road race, where he will attempt to complete a rare double victory. “I couldn’t have asked for any more today,” he said. “A big thanks must go to everyone who made it possible to be here. It was a great day in the office, and I’m looking forward to the weekend.”