French officials can cancel Tour de France stages in extreme heat

Regional officials have the authority to cancel stages of the Tour de France amid extreme heat conditions, as per a French Interior Ministry document. This guidance comes ahead of the race's start in Barcelona on July 6. With forecasts predicting temperatures around 39 degrees Celsius in Carcassonne, where the Tour will begin its French leg, race director Christian Prudhomme emphasized readiness to adapt to weather changes. A previous heatwave in June resulted in over 2,000 excess deaths, raising concerns about health and safety at the event.

• 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cycling-French officials told they can cancel Tour stages in extreme heat