Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro is just two stages away from being crowned champion of the 2025 Giro d’Italia, following an outstanding performance that has kept him as the overall race leader with a 43-second advantage over Ecuador Richard Carapaz (EFE).

Del Toro, who has worn the maglia rosa for eleven stages, faces the most decisive stretch of the Giro this weekend, in what could become the greatest achievement of his young professional career.

Stage 20: The Great Mountain Test

This Saturday, Stage 20 will be held, considered the queen stage of the 2025 edition. The route covers 205 kilometers between Verrès and Sestrière, featuring a demanding mountainous profile with numerous climbs, technical descents, and over 4,500 meters of accumulated elevation gain.

The key challenge will be the Colle delle Finestre, an 18.5 kilometer climb with an average gradient of 9.2% and sections reaching up to 14%. Additionally, several unpaved gravel segments will make the ascent even more difficult and test the endurance of the favorites.

Del Toro has shown strength in high mountains, but Carapaz experienced and aggressive in this kind of terrain emerges as his main threat. Behind them, Britain Simon Yates (TVL) also remains in the fight for the podium.

Intermediate and finish line time bonuses could be crucial if the gap between the leaders narrows. Every second will count in the battle for the pink jersey.

Final Stage in Rome

The 107th edition of the Giro will conclude this Sunday, June 1st, with Stage 21, a flat 125 kilometer route through the streets of Rome. Traditionally, this stage is reserved for the sprinters and serves as a ceremonial day for the overall leader.

Unless a major mishap occurs, the standings are not expected to change on this final day, which makes Saturday mountain stage even more critical.

A Mexican Close to Making History

At just 20 years old, Isaac del Toro is very close to becoming the first Mexican cyclist to win the Giro d’Italia, and one of the youngest ever to do so in the race’s history.

Mexican cycling, which has sought to establish itself on the international stage in recent years, could be celebrating one of its most significant achievements this weekend. Rome awaits. And with it, the chance to immortalize a new champion.