“We’ve never experienced anything like this” – Extreme heat pushes Tour de France peloton into dangerous territory as dehydration and heatstroke pose rising risk to riders
The relentless heat surrounding the 2026 Tour de France is threatening to overtake the racing itself as the defining concern inside the peloton. Stage 9 was shortened by 30 kilometres after Correze…
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