Paris, France – Mexican Isaac del Toro, a cyclist for the Emirates XRG team, won the Tour de Auvergne –Rhône–Alpes cycling title. After winning the eighth and final stage of the race, achieving his second consecutive victory in the mountain stages.
Del Toro, 22 years old, succeeded in clinching the lead during the final stage, which extended for 120 kilometers from Beaufort and concluded by climbing to the top of Plateau do Solizon. After a strong performance in the high mountains, he was able to snatch the yellow jersey and win the title.
Del Toro entered the final day trailing Frenchman Luc Tocqueil in the overall standings. Before turning the tables with two consecutive victories over the summits of Grand Colombier and Plateau de Solizon. To decide one of the most prominent weekly stage races on the global cycling calendar.
Del Toro stressed after the coronation that the victory represents an important achievement for him and the team, praising the great support he received from his teammates throughout the race. Considering that this result gives him a strong morale boost before his expected participation in the Tour de France next month.
