Vuelta a Mexico could comeback in 2027 as Del Toro boom sparks

Since Isaac del Toro burst onto the international scene with his overall victory at the 2023 Tour de l’Avenir, cycling interest in Mexico has grown at an unprecedented rate. The country is now looking to build on that momentum with plans to revive the historic Vuelta a México, a stage race that once played a significant role in the region’s cycling calendar.

The race was first held in 1948 and over the decades attracted several notable winners, including Laurent Fignon, Oscar Sevilla and Mexican legend Raúl Alcalá. Although national stage races continued to exist in different formats, the event disappeared from the international spotlight after the last edition of the Vuelta México Telmex in 2015.

According to reports, Mexican cycling authorities are now working on bringing the race back to the UCI calendar, with the ambition of launching the new version as early as 2027. Organisers are targeting an early-season slot, most likely in January, and hope to secure the highest possible UCI classification in order to attract WorldTour participation.

The project is being driven by the Mexican Cycling Federation, which was only recently reinstated as the UCI-recognised governing body in the country. The federation has been trying to rebuild the domestic structure after years of instability, and the return of national championships last season was seen as an important step forward. Del Toro himself dominated those championships, winning both the road race and the time trial, further strengthening his status as the leading figure of a new generation.

Reports from Escape Collective suggest that discussions are already underway to guarantee a strong international field for the first edition. One of the main objectives would be to convince UAE Team Emirates - XRG to take part, with Del Toro expected to headline the race on home soil if the event makes its planned return.

For Mexican cycling, the revival of the Vuelta a México would represent more than just the comeback of a race. It would be a statement of intent, aimed at rebuilding the sport’s profile in the country and using the rise of local stars to inspire a new wave of riders.

After years without a major international event, organisers believe the time is right to bring the race back, hoping that the success of Del Toro can help turn the project into a long-term fixture on the global calendar.