Isaac del Toro takes double victory at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Grand Colombier, France – June 13, 2026: 22-year-old Mexican rider Isaac del Toro of UAE Team Emirates-XRG secured victory in stage 7 of the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with an impressive performance, also sealing the overall win. On the queen stage, which started in La Bridoire and finished at the summit of Grand Colombier, he launched a successful breakaway and dropped Juan Ayuso of Lidl-Trek, who had attacked early, in the final kilometers. Del Toro crossed the finish line 24 seconds ahead, making a strong statement. The 133.6-kilometer stage was one of the toughest of the race, featuring two demanding ascents of Grand Colombier. Del Toro demonstrated outstanding climbing ability in the mountains and handled the decisive moments of the race strategically to take the lead. Australia’s Luke Tuckwell (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) retained the yellow jersey symbolizing the overall lead despite finishing only 11th. Before the stage, he had led Matteo Jorgenson by 42 seconds, with del Toro in third place, 49 seconds behind. The following day, June 14, 2026, Isaac del Toro continued his successful run. On stage 8, which finished on the Solaison Plateau, he once again dropped his rivals, claiming both the stage victory and the overall Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes title. Juan Ayuso finished second, while Tobias Halland Johannessen of Uno-X Mobility took third. Overall leader Luke Tuckwell surrendered the yellow jersey and finished second overall, 54 seconds behind del Toro. Isaac del Toro’s double victory marked an important milestone in his career and once again proved that he is an outstanding climber. With the Tour de France about to begin, the young Mexican rider is in top form. His ability to attack at decisive moments and gradually increase his advantage makes him one of the leading candidates for future major stage races. Team analysts and cycling fans are watching with anticipation to see whether he can achieve even greater success, based on his performances in the World Tour calendar and this Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes victory. Del Toro’s 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes triumph fits into the recent tradition of talented young riders making a name for themselves on the international stage. His success in particular in the mountain stages shows that he is focused on the demanding climbs of major mountain classics and Grand Tour events. Despite the high level of competition, the French race provided an ideal platform for him to establish himself as a top climber and prepare for the upcoming season.