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French officials can cancel Tour de France stages in extreme heat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 7:30 PM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

French officials can cancel Tour de France stages in extreme heat
Summary

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.

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  • •French Interior Ministry permits stage cancellations in heatwaves.
  • •Tour de France starts in Barcelona on July 6.
  • •Carcassonne may see temperatures reach 39 degrees Celsius.
  • •Extreme weather protocols have been established for riders.
  • •June heatwave caused over 2,000 excess deaths in France.
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  • 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cycling-French officials told they can cancel Tour stages in extreme heat
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PARIS, July 3 (Reuters) - Regional officials will be allowed to cancel Tour de France stages if a red heatwave alert is issued, according to a French Interior Ministry document seen by Reuters on

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