Del Toro's Success Opens Doors for Mexican Cyclists, Says Acevedo

Mexican cyclist Yareli Acevedo believes that Isaac del Toro's international achievements are paving the way for a new generation of Mexican cyclists. Del Toro has brought Mexican cycling to global prominence, particularly in road racing, a discipline Acevedo notes is more visible in Mexico than track cycling.

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I think track cycling is not that widespread here in Mexico. In contrast, road cycling is a bit more watched thanks to Isaac del Toro, who has opened that path and broken the ground for more Mexicans to dare to dream.

Acevedo, a specialist in track cycling and a medalist at the Central American and Caribbean Games, stated that Del Toro's success is inspiring more Mexicans to pursue cycling with dreams of achieving significant results. She highlighted that their growing visibility is making their names and their sport more recognized.

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We are making our names, our discipline, sound louder.

However, Acevedo stressed that for this increased attention to lead to better results, ongoing support from institutions is crucial. She pointed out the scarcity of high-level races in the Americas, forcing Mexican cyclists to travel to Europe to compete and hone their skills for Olympic qualification. This reliance on international competition underscores the need for domestic backing.

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The fact that they look at us, that institutions continue to support us, that backs us up enormously.