BREAKING! POGAČAR PUTS UAE UNDER PRESSURE — UAE HIT BACK AS PIDCOCK & MATTHEWS TURN ON DEL TORO

The World Championship in Montréal delivered a victory for Brandon McNulty, but the race has also created a debate around Isaac del Toro. The Mexican finished fifth after a strong effort in a hard race, racing without the support of stronger national teams. He attacked, chased and stayed in contention until the closing metres. Then came the criticism. Tom Pidcock said that Del Toro was working for his UAE Team Emirates-XRG trade teammate McNulty in the final chase. Michael Matthews did not name Del Toro, but suggested that cooperation between riders from different national teams prevented the group from bringing McNulty back. Their comments have raised difficult questions about trade-team loyalties at the World Championships. Del Toro had already spent a lot of energy throughout the day, so fatigue offers another explanation for his final decisions. The debate is far from settled. At the same time, UAE Team Emirates is dealing with Tadej Pogačar’s wish to return before the end of the season. Mauro Gianetti has confirmed that Pogačar will not race the European Championships or Il Lombardia, with the team prioritising his recovery and a return in 2027. Del Toro now turns his attention to Gran Piemonte on 8 October, a race that could suit his climbing strength and late-race acceleration. In this video, we break down Pidcock and Matthews’s comments, Del Toro’s difficult World Championship, Pogačar’s situation with UAE and the Mexican’s next target. Do you agree with the criticism of Del Toro? Could he win Gran Piemonte? Subscribe to Cycling World, leave a like and share your view in the comments. We follow major races, every tactical debate and the riders shaping the future of professional cycling. Join the community for regular analysis, breaking news and stories from across the peloton all season long. #IsaacDelToro #TomPidcock #MichaelMatthews #BrandonMcNulty #TadejPogacar #UAEteamEmirates #CyclingWorld #RoadCycling #WorldChampionships #Montreal2026 #GranPiemonte #CyclingNews #UCI #ProCycling #CyclingTactics #RainbowJersey #CyclingFans #Peloton #CyclingUpdates #CyclingAnalysis