Del Toro Maintains Giro d’Italia Lead After Mountain Stage

Isaac del Toro has maintained and slightly extended his lead in the Giro d'Italia, holding the pink jersey since stage nine and becoming the first Mexican to do so, sparking significant enthusiasm for cycling in Mexico. On stage 19, Nicolas Prodhomme of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale won his first Grand Tour stage with a solo breakaway on the Col de Joux climb, becoming the first French stage winner in this Giro. Del Toro responded strongly to attacks from rivals Richard Carapaz and Simon Yates, managing to stay with Carapaz during key climbs and securing crucial bonus seconds, while Yates launched a late attack on the Colle delle Finestre climb to take the overall lead from Del Toro on the penultimate stage. Despite losing the pink jersey, Del Toro expressed pride in his performance and confidence in his future potential, with his team remaining united and optimistic. The general classification battle remains tight, with the decisive moments expected on the upcoming mountain stages before the final flat stage in Rome. Riders and teams are preparing for a dramatic conclusion, with Del Toro demonstrating maturity beyond his years in managing the challenges posed by more experienced contenders.