Isaac Del Toro Heading for a Historic Feat at the 2025 Road Cycling World Championships
At just 21 years old, Isaac Del Toro has become the great promise of Mexican cycling, and in 2025 he aims to write one of the most important pages in the history of the national sport.
His participation in the Road Cycling World Championships, which will be held in Rwanda from September 21 to 28, is much more than a competition; it is the stage where Del Toro hopes to place Mexico among the top ten in the world, a goal unprecedented for our country since the International Cycling Union (UCI) launched these championships in 1921.
The challenge is monumental, but Isaac’s passion and talent have fueled the hopes of an entire nation thirsty for recognition in road cycling.
He is not just the youngest athlete or the new star, but the driving force of a generation that dreams of hearing Mexico’s name resonating among the greats of the international peloton.
The Rwandan Challenge: A New Chapter for Mexico
The 98th edition of the Road Cycling World Championships will be historic as it will be held for the first time on African soil, which adds a special dimension to the challenge.
Isaac Del Toro will face the best in the world in two key events: the road race and the elite time trial.
Unlike his previous participation in Switzerland, where he competed in the U-23 category, this time he will face the highest demands, going head-to-head with established legends without the tactical support of his professional squad, UAE Team Emirates.
His goal is clear: to surpass the record set by Raúl Alcalá, who placed 12th in 1989, and break the top-10 barrier, an achievement previously unattainable for any Mexican cyclist in these championships.
Additionally, he will seek to improve his performance in the time trial, where Jesús Zárate finished 24th in 1995.
This challenge is no small feat, as Mexico has already reached the podium in other disciplines such as track, mountain, and BMX, but glory on the road is still pending.
Isaac Del Toro, Mexican Pride at the Kigali 2025 Road Cycling World Championships
Protagonists and rivals in the world elite
The 2025 World Championships will bring together the biggest names in international cycling.
Isaac Del Toro arrives in Rwanda after a spectacular season, racking up 13 victories—including four in Italy in the last week alone—and after establishing himself as an undisputed star of the UAE Team Emirates, where he shares ranks with Slovenian Tadej Pogacar, one of the current icons of world cycling.
The experience gained over two years with this elite team has been crucial in boosting his performance and winning mentality.
Along with Del Toro, the Mexican National Team will be represented in the elite events by Éder Freyre, David Ruvalcaba, and Romina Hinojosa, in a ten-member team where the main focus is on Isaac.
The opponents to beat in Rwanda will not be easy: Pogacar himself (Slovenia), Remco Evenepoel (Belgium), Mads Pedersen (Denmark) and other renowned stars will seek to reaffirm their dominance, while countries such as Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands arrive with the greatest tradition in the competition, accumulating dozens of gold medals.
The Mexican legacy and hope in international cycling
The history of the Road Cycling World Championships is marked by European nations that have made the podium their second home, but Isaac Del Toro wants to change that narrative and open the doors to a new era for Mexico.
So far, only Colombia has managed to climb to the top in the men’s elite category among Latin American countries.
The impact of a standout performance would transcend the sporting aspect, boosting the projection of Mexican cycling and motivating future generations to pursue their dreams on two wheels.
It is estimated that more than 7,000 visitors will be present in Rwanda and more than 300 million people will follow the event on television, turning this edition into a global showcase.
For Isaac Del Toro, this is the opportunity to cement his name among the best and leave an indelible legacy in national cycling, inspiring Mexico to believe that greatness is also achieved through pedaling and is achieved with passion, discipline, and a clear goal in mind: making history.
