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Del Toro Leads Kigali Recon With Pogacar as WBC Tribute Underscores His Rise

The Mexican standout enters Worlds week in Rwanda following a breakout season capped by a fifth place in the time trial.

Overview

  • Isaac del Toro and Tadej Pogacar headed a group training ride in Kigali to preview the 267.5 km road race course.
  • The route includes roughly 5,400 meters of elevation with start and finish at the Kigali Convention Centre.
  • Mexico's riders joined the preparations, with César Macías set for the U23 race and Éder Frayre and David Ruvalcaba slated for Sunday.
  • The World Boxing Council presented del Toro with two commemorative belts in Kigali as an homage to his year, including a special Africa‑themed design.
  • Del Toro arrives with second overall and the white jersey at the 2025 Giro, overall wins at the Tour of Austria and Vuelta a Burgos, multiple Italian one‑day victories, and fifth in the Worlds time trial.