Tour de France braced for historic stage cancellations amid 44C European heatwave
The 2026 Tour de France faces potential stage cancellations due to extreme heatwaves in Europe, with temperatures reaching 44C. Organizers are concerned about rider safety following recent incidents of heatstroke in other cycling events.
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Uno-X Mobility riders take part in the Tour de France presentation in hot conditions. Uno-X Mobility riders take part in the Tour de France presentation in hot conditions. Tour de France Tour de France braced for historic stage cancellations amid 44C European heatwave ‘It’s very much on our mind’: Tour’s technical director
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