Vuelta a España: giant hail forces stage three abandonment in Pyrenees
Stage three of the Vuelta a España cycling race was abandoned after severe hail and dangerous weather conditions forced organizers to halt the event. No winner was declared for the stage, and riders were forced to seek shelter in nearby buildings.
Why it matters
Extreme weather events are increasingly impacting major sporting events, highlighting the logistical and safety challenges organizers face in professional cycling.
Wout Van Aert of Belgium and Team Visma heads to a hotel for cover after the abandonment of stage three. Wout Van Aert of Belgium and Team Visma heads to a hotel for cover after the abandonment of stage three. Vuelta a España Vuelta a España: giant hail forces stage three abandonment in Pyrenees Huge hailstones prompt organisers to act 15km from end
Riders seen heading into hotel on route to take cover
Prefer the Guardian on Google The third stage of the Vuelta a España ended without a winner after being halted because of hail on Monday.
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