Isaac del Toro's race schedule for the rest of the 2026 season - What's confirmed and which races he could target in the coming weeks
CyclingWednesday, 12 August 2026 at 15:30
Isaac del Toro will pin on a number again this Sunday, August 16th, at the Hamburg Cyclassics, after several weeks without racing since the end of the Tour de France.
The German WorldTour classic is built for sprinters and does not naturally suit the Mexican’s profile, but it looks a good chance to regain race rhythm and start sharpening form for his late-season target: the Road World Championships.
For now, the ADAC Cyclassics Hamburg is the only confirmed race for the Mexican on his return to competition. His participation in the other upcoming WorldTour event, the Renewi Tour, is not confirmed, and he will not ride the Vuelta a España.
His absence from the final Grand Tour of the calendar follows UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s policy of not fielding riders under 25 in two Grand Tours in the same season. Del Toro already rode the Tour de France, where he finished on the podium, so he will skip the Vuelta.
A calendar shaped by the Worlds
Isaac del Toro’s main objective for the closing stretch of 2026 is the Worlds, scheduled for September 27th. The date heavily influences his programme, as several races that traditionally serve as Worlds tune-ups will clash this year with the Vuelta a España.
Among them are the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec on 11.09 and the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal on 13.09. Montréal carries extra interest, as its route overlaps with the circuit that will later host the Worlds.
It is not yet decided whether Del Toro will cross the Atlantic for the two Canadian classics or opt for a schedule centred more on Italy.
Pogacar celebrates his 5th Tour with teammate Isaac del Toro
Another route through Italy
The alternative is to repeat a path similar to last season and race several Italian events. Del Toro competed last year at the Coppa Sabatini, Memorial Marco Pantani, Trofeo Matteotti and Giro d’Abruzzo, taking multiple wins.
That race block could again anchor his 2026 build-up, although there is still no official confirmation of his programme after Hamburg.
The run-in to season’s end could also include some of Italy’s most traditional autumn classics. Races potentially on the slate include the Giro dell’Emilia, Coppa Agostoni, Coppa Bernocchi, Gran Piemonte and Il Lombardia.
Isaac del Toro’s possible calendar before and after the Road Worlds
| Date | Race | Status |
| 16.08 | ADAC Cyclassics Hamburg | Confirmed |
| 11.09 | Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec | Possible |
| 13.09 | Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal | Possible |
| 10.09 | Coppa Sabatini | Possible |
| 12.09 | Memorial Marco Pantani | Possible |
| 13.09 | Trofeo Matteotti | Possible |
| 27.09 | World Championships Road Race | Possible |
| 15–18.09 | Giro d’Abruzzo | Possible |
| 03.10 | Giro dell’Emilia | Possible |
| 04.10 | Coppa Agostoni | Possible |
| 05.10 | Coppa Bernocchi | Possible |
| 08.10 | Gran Piemonte | Possible |
| 10.10 | Il Lombardia | Possible |
Gavin QuinnCycling Journalist
Gavin Quinn is a cycling journalist and ultra-distance cyclist with a BA in Journalism from Dublin City University. Formerly the Press & Communications Officer for Cycling Ireland, Gavin has worked inside the national team at the World Championships and has reported for the Irish Mirror, Mirror UK, and The42.
His expertise is backed by elite-level access, having interviewed stars like Sam Bennett and Ben Healy, as well as immense personal endurance. In 2025, he completed a 12,000km solo cycle from Ireland to Vietnam, following a 4,600km tour across Europe. From the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix to the gradients of the Tourmalet, Gavin’s writing focuses on the "romance and brutality" of the sport. Having visited 50+ countries, he brings a global, cultural perspective to his coverage of the pro peloton for CyclingUpToDate.
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