Overview

• The elite men’s road race is scheduled for September 28 over roughly 267–268 km with several thousand meters of climbing on Kigali’s steep, cobbled circuits.
• The 21-year-old enters as a contender after a breakout 2025 that includes 13 wins, second at the Giro d’Italia with the young rider jersey, and overall titles at the Tour of Austria and Vuelta a Burgos.
• He placed fifth in the World Championships time trial this week in Kigali and was seen training in a group ride with Tadej Pogacar, with the pair exchanging congratulations after the race.
• Mexico fields one of the smallest squads, with Del Toro supported only by Eder Frayre and David Ruvalcaba, contrasting with deeper lineups from nations like Slovenia and Belgium.
• Elsewhere at the Kigali Worlds, Spain celebrated Paula Ostiz’s junior road race gold and Mavi García’s bronze in the elite women’s event.