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P4rthen0n

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Impressive that he wins 3 stages in a row, but I am a bit underwhelmed that he chooses to do so with a stomp every time.

He clearly had a lot more in the tank, and after his Giro disaster in the final stage I had hoped he would be a little less calculating here.
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From what I can gather UAE wanted to get Felix Grossschartner in a good spot in the GC, so Del Toro kept his cool and only stomped at the very end of the stages.
Both yesterday and today someone else attacked and Del Toro eventually went after them, but only once it was clear that Felix couldn't get there anymore.

He had a splendid Giro (aside from the 20th stage debacle) and he seems to be riding well still. Good for him.
He has a bright future ahead of him.
 
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P4rthen0n said:
From what I can gather UAE wanted to get Felix Grossschartner in a good spot in the GC, so Del Toro kept his cool and only stomped at the very end of the stages.
Both yesterday and today someone else attacked and Del Toro eventually went after them, but only once it was clear that Felix couldn't get there anymore.

He had a splendid Giro (aside from the 20th stage debacle) and he seems to be riding well still. Good for him.
He has a bright future ahead of him.
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So many great rides today in different order!! Rui Costa crushed it..until he couldn't, looked great!! Esteban Chaves climbing like madman, he looked great until almost the very end.
Out of good tactics and respect, Rafal Majka went with Chaves group, guy was absolutely automatic, never missed a beat, was glued on.. Del Toro waited with Felix until a decision was made to allow him to go.. Del Toro exploded and easily answered by Archie Ryan who looked like he was in spin class, zipping along, as all the groups merged and riders started to cook off, Majka did master pace maker, Ryan on his wheel, constantly under pressure as the 3 got close to finish Ryan got jumped from behind, Del Toro blasted by, Ryan with excellent effort and Rafal just rolled through getting 3rd..and Grosschartner kept his head, stayed steady and lost a few minutes.. Lots of impressive bike racing!!
 
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I watched all or part of the race 4 times with people from Isaac's hometown of Ensenada, BC Mexico!! Town is on fan fire through social media.. During recent Mexican holidays I witnessed something I had never seen.. Multiple people wearing pink t-shirts or Giro replica jerseys in tribute of Del Toro's Italian experience!!
People are jazzed about it..
Even the President of Mexico has mentioned Del Toro as a national point of positivity and motivation..Guy is picking up momentum..
 
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I wouldn't put him on the same level as Pogacar as Puncheur.
The level of the Tour or the Spring Classics are much higher than other races.

The most obvious example is Nys.
Nys easily won the three Puncheur stages in Poland. This year he easily won GP Indurain.

For all these reasons, they said he was the favorite for FW, that he was the favorite for the first stages of the Tour...

Yesterday, Nys declared that he was surprised by the level of the Tour, that he is further from being able to beat these rivals than he thought.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1943972756086743161
View: https://x.com/cyclocross24/status/1943972756086743161
 
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Cycling111 said:
I wouldn't put him on the same level as Pogacar as Puncheur.
The level of the Tour or the Spring Classics are much higher than other races.

The most obvious example is Nys.
Nys easily won the three Puncheur stages in Poland. This year he easily won GP Indurain.

For all these reasons, they said he was the favorite for FW, that he was the favorite for the first stages of the Tour...

Yesterday, Nys declared that he was surprised by the level of the Tour, that he is further from being able to beat these rivals than he thought.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1943972756086743161
View: https://x.com/cyclocross24/status/1943972756086743161
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If Nys is curious about small off season activities for Del Toro it's doing volume around Valle de Guadalupe, eating everything and anything available of authentic Mexican food ..And going on multiple group rides from local fans, friends that want his time.. Riding with other local stand outs, couple are conti level pros that race primarily in United States.
Del Toro today got 9th pro win with second season not over yet!! The energy around Isaac is so high!! People already dreaming of what will be when 2028 Olympic games come to Los Angeles a close drive for lots of his fan base!! And upcoming possible replay with Pogacar announcement for Vuelta..will he pick Del Toro for support. Pogacar asked that Del Toro guard his flank at Strade Bianche, and young rider's stock has only improved!!

Del Toro training routes are easy from all Southern California or Tijuana International airport.. Easy drive next to the Pacific Ocean.. Ensenada and surrounding areas have big tourism base so hotels of all levels and prices. Immediate area of Ensenada is growing as gastronomy and fine wine travel destination.. San Diego is close, and San Diego has a semi famous reputation for high per capita ratio of craft breweries.. Areas south in Northern Mexico have had steady growth of craft breweries.. Plentiful in Ensenada!! Easy to eat seafood prepared Mexican style..
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Valle de Guadalupe - Wikipedia

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Almost a guaranteed Del Toro sighting if you ride around here!!
 
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If Nys is curious about small off season activities for Del Toro it's doing volume around Valle de Guadalupe, eating everything and anything available of authentic Mexican food ..And going on multiple group rides from local fans, friends that want his time.. Riding with other local stand outs, couple are conti level pros that race primarily in United States.
Del Toro today got 9th pro win with second season not over yet!! The energy around Isaac is so high!! People already dreaming of what will be when 2028 Olympic games come to Los Angeles a close drive for lots of his fan base!! And upcoming possible replay with Pogacar announcement for Vuelta..will he pick Del Toro for support. Pogacar asked that Del Toro guard his flank at Strade Bianche, and young rider's stock has only improved!!

Del Toro training routes are easy from all Southern California or Tijuana International airport.. Easy drive next to the Pacific Ocean.. Ensenada and surrounding areas have big tourism base so hotels of all levels and prices. Immediate area of Ensenada is growing as gastronomy and fine wine travel destination.. San Diego is close, and San Diego has a semi famous reputation for high per capita ratio of craft breweries.. Areas south in Northern Mexico have had steady growth of craft breweries.. Plentiful in Ensenada!! Easy to eat seafood prepared Mexican style..
en.m.wikipedia.org

Valle de Guadalupe - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org en.m.wikipedia.org

Almost a guaranteed Del Toro sighting if you ride around here!!
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May I have a signed Del Toro poster from you, seeing as I'm crushing on him hard! (Nothing pervy like, though)
 
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