Isaac del Toro continues his rapid rise, and one major goal is already taking shape on the horizon: the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028. After becoming Mexico’s new cycling star and proving himself in Europe, the young rider is now positioned to chase one of the biggest dreams in sport.

A different challenge than Grand Tours

Qualifying for the Olympic road race works very differently from the Giro, Vuelta or other major stage races. Olympic spots are awarded to nations, not individual riders.

According to Diario de México, the qualification system for Los Angeles 2028 is expected to mirror that of Paris 2024. This means countries earn Olympic berths through UCI points at the elite level, collected mainly through:

• WorldTour one-day races
• Stage results and general classifications in UCI 2.Pro and 2.1 events
• Continental championships
• The UCI Road World Championships

For Mexico, this system has a clear advantage: Isaac del Toro is already one of the top UCI point scorers in the Americas. His WorldTour presence makes him a decisive factor in Mexico’s push for an Olympic spot.

How Mexico can qualify

1. UCI Nations Ranking

The primary route to qualification. If Mexico finishes within the required ranking thresholds, the nation automatically earns one or more Olympic berths. Del Toro’s UCI points in Europe are essential for this path.

2. Results at the UCI Road World Championships

Strong performances at Worlds can also secure Olympic spots. Isaac has already shown he can compete with the world’s best, making this a realistic secondary route.

A natural Olympic candidate

If Mexico secures a spot, the national federation must select which rider will represent the country. Today the choice seems obvious: no Mexican cyclist matches Del Toro’s international level. His climbing talent, tactical maturity and WorldTour experience make him the natural leader for an Olympic road race.

His explosive climbing style also aligns with modern Olympic course profiles, which typically include short climbs, dynamic pacing and technical segments — the kind of terrain where Isaac thrives.

2028: A personal milestone

For Isaac, competing at the Olympic Games would be far more than a career achievement. It would represent the culmination of a journey filled with sacrifice: his family’s support, the lack of resources during his youth, the tough years in Europe and his eventual breakthrough in the pro ranks.

The “Torito” has already changed the history of Mexican cycling. Helping Mexico qualify — and fighting for a historic Olympic result — would be the next chapter in his remarkable story.

Onward, Isaac. The road to Los Angeles has already begun.