Isaac Del Toro wins the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with a double victory

Grand Colombier, France – 13.06.2026: Isaac Del Toro, the 22-year-old Mexican from UAE Team Emirates-XRG, delivered an impressive performance by winning the 7th stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes cycling race while securing victory in the overall classification. On the queen stage, starting in La Bridoire and finishing at the summit of Grand Colombier, he made a successful breakaway in which he dropped Lidl-Trek rider Juan Ayuso, who had attacked earlier, in the final kilometers. Del Toro crossed the finish line 24 seconds ahead, sending a clear message.

The 133.6-kilometer stage, featuring two demanding ascents of Grand Colombier, was one of the toughest of this edition. Del Toro demonstrated his climbing qualities on the mountainous route and proved his tactical sense by breaking away in the decisive phase of the race. Australian Luke Tuckwell (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) retained his yellow jersey, the symbol of the overall classification lead, despite finishing 11th on the stage. Before the end of the stage, Tuckwell held a 42-second lead over his pursuer Matteo Jorgenson, while Del Toro stood third overall, 49 seconds behind.

The following day, 14 June 2026, Isaac Del Toro continued his momentum: on the eighth stage, which finished on the Solaison plateau, he once again distanced his rivals, winning both the stage and the overall Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes title. Juan Ayuso finished second, followed by Tobias Halland Johannessen (Uno-X Mobility) in third place. Overall leader Luke Tuckwell had to surrender the yellow jersey and ultimately finished second in the final standings, 54 seconds behind Del Toro.

Isaac Del Toro’s double victory marks a major milestone in his career and underlines his exceptional position in mountain cycling. With the Tour de France start approaching, the young Mexican is showing optimal form. His ability to strike at key moments and consistently extend his lead makes him one of the most promising favorites for the upcoming major stage races. Team analysts and cycling fans are closely following his development on the World Tour calendar and wondering whether he can use his excellent results at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes as a springboard to even greater successes.

Del Toro’s victory at the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is part of a recent tradition of young talents making an international impression through their performances. His success, mainly in the mountain stages, shows that his focus is clearly on the major Alpine classics and the demanding stages of the Grand Tours. Despite strong competition, the French race provided him with an ideal stage to establish himself as a leading climber and prepare for the season ahead.