GranPiemonte 2025 Goes To Del Toro
# Isaac Del Toro: The Rising Star of Cycling Soars at GranPiemonte 2025
In a stunning display of prowess, Isaac Del Toro solidified his status as a cycling phenomenon at the GranPiemonte 2025, held in Acqui Terme. Just over six months after clinching victory at Milano–Torino, Del Toro has transformed into a relentless competitor, drawing comparisons to cycling royalty like Tadej Pogačar. The young Mexican cyclist showcased his dominance by decisively outperforming his rivals during the race’s challenging climbs.
On the second ascent of Castelletto d’Erro, Del Toro launched a formidable attack that caught his competitors off guard. “There was nothing Marc Hirschi (Tudor), second, or Bauke Mollema (Lidl-Trek), third, could do,” a race analyst noted, observing that both podium finishers could take solace in their performances. After a challenging season, Hirschi was particularly relieved to land in second, while the nearly 39-year-old Mollema was pleased to demonstrate his enduring talent.
Del Toro’s current form was anticipated even before the race commenced in Dogliani. “If the Mexican decided to take control, the others would have little chance,” cycling commentators remarked, having witnessed Del Toro’s meteoric rise in recent weeks. This leap culminated at the Giro d’Italia, where he spent 11 days in the Maglia Rosa and secured a stage win in Bormio, finishing second overall in Rome—perhaps an undisputed first had his tactics been sharper.
Such performances have been the hallmark of Del Toro’s recent form, which has seen him dominate with 13 victories in the past three months. The only rider to halt his momentum was Pogačar at the World Championships in Kigali; however, Del Toro is five years younger and currently rides alongside Pogačar at UAE Team Emirates-XRG.
Before the GranPiemonte, Del Toro had already claimed victories in notable events including the Tour of Austria, Classica Terres de l’Erbre, and Giro dell’Emilia. At just 22 years old, he boasts an impressive tally of 18 professional wins—five more than Pogačar achieved at the same age.
As the cycling world eagerly anticipates their next showdown at Il Lombardia 2025, the question looms large: Who can stop Del Toro? While the challenge remains, one thing is clear: UAE Team Emirates-XRG is rewriting history, racking up a staggering 92 wins this season and eyeing the 100-win milestone on the horizon.
