
The Giro d'Italia introduced Isaac Del Toro (21 years old) to the world, helping him become a top professional cyclist. His father José revealed in an interview with the website wielerkrant.be, conducted by Katy Lopez, that in past years his son suffered from osteoporosis and had to recover from a jaw fracture.
"He needed very expensive medicines and supplements to purchase. A high-level athlete's body doesn't just survive on beans. We had to spend a lot of money and make sacrifices to heal Isaac. During those difficult moments, our family could not count on the support of the Mexican cycling federation, which now claims credit for his success - something I personally find scandalous. Only now is the federation suddenly so active. They always talk about millions invested, but I don't know a single rider who has been reimbursed for travel, registration fees, or even meals. I went through a difficult period with my children and never received any help," Isaac's father declared.
The Mexican Cycling Confederation was suspended by the UCI in 2021 due to serious management irregularities. There were issues with electoral processes, internal conflicts, and non-compliance with UCI regulations. The Mexican Olympic Committee then assumed the role of the FMC. "I know I'm nobody and that these statements won't change anything," Dad Del Toro concludes. "But when I hear what people are saying now that my son has become someone, I feel enormous frustration. Many memories come back to me, and the greatest pain I feel is for the young riders, Isaac's teammates, who have already retired from cycling."