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Tour de France prepares for potential stage cancellations due to European heatwave · Cyprus Report

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Tour de France prepares for potential stage cancellations due to European heatwave

1 sourceFirst reported 19 days agoUpdated 19 days ago

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The 2026 Tour de France is set to begin in Barcelona on Saturday amid a significant heatwave affecting Europe.
Temperatures are expected to reach up to 44 degrees Celsius, prompting concerns about the safety of riders during the event.
Tour technical director has indicated that the extreme weather could lead to possible stage cancellations.
The organizers are preparing for potential disruptions due to the impact of climate change on the race.
This situation marks a historic moment as the event faces cancellations for the first time due to extreme weather conditions.

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Tour de France braced for historic stage cancellations amid 44C European heatwaveThe Guardian · 19 days ago

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The 2026 Tour de France is set to begin in Barcelona on Saturday amid a significant heatwave affecting Europe.
Temperatures are expected to reach up to 44 degrees Celsius, prompting concerns about the safety of riders during the event.
Tour technical director has indicated that the extreme weather could lead to possible stage cancellations.
The organizers are preparing for potential disruptions due to the impact of climate change on the race.
This situation marks a historic moment as the event faces cancellations for the first time due to extreme weather conditions.

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