{"id":1073,"date":"2026-04-10T16:19:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T22:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isaac-del-toro.mx\/del-toro-absent-stage-6-early-itzulia-exit\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T16:19:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T22:19:15","slug":"del-toro-absent-stage-6-early-itzulia-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isaac-del-toro.mx\/en\/del-toro-absent-stage-6-early-itzulia-exit\/","title":{"rendered":"Del Toro Absent from Stage 6 After Early Itzulia Exit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Isaac del Toro was notably absent from Stage 6 of the Itzulia Basque Country 2026, the Antzuola to Bergara stage, after the UAE Team Emirates rider had already abandoned the race three days earlier.<\/p><h2>Early Exit Ends Del Toro&#8217;s Campaign<\/h2><p>The Mexican cyclist&#8217;s participation in the prestigious Basque race came to an abrupt end on Stage 3 when he was forced to abandon following a crash. This meant del Toro was unable to contest the remaining stages of the six-day WorldTour event, including the challenging Stage 6 route from Antzuola to Bergara.<\/p><h2>Missed Opportunity in Demanding Terrain<\/h2><p>Del Toro&#8217;s early departure from the race meant he missed the opportunity to compete in the latter stages of one of cycling&#8217;s most demanding week-long races. The Itzulia Basque Country 2026 featured a total distance of 809.6 kilometers with over 16,000 meters of accumulated elevation gain, making it a significant test for any rider looking to prove themselves at WorldTour level.<\/p><p>The crash on Stage 3 not only ended del Toro&#8217;s immediate race ambitions but also prevented the UAE Team Emirates rider from gaining valuable experience in the challenging Basque terrain that characterizes this prestigious April race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Isaac del Toro was notably absent from Stage 6 of the Itzulia Basque Country 2026, the Antzuola to Bergara stage, 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