Hail storm cancels finale of Vuelta a España stage 3
Cyclingnews.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Stage 3 of the Vuelta a España was canceled due to a hailstorm on the final climb to Font Romeu on August 24. Race leader Tadej Pogačar took on a leadership role as thick hail accumulated on the road, prompting the decision to halt the race. The cancellation marked a significant disruption in this year's Vuelta, which has been challenging for riders due to inclement weather. Details regarding the rescheduling or impact on future stages have yet to be announced.
- •Stage 3 of the Vuelta a España canceled on August 24.
- •Thick hail blocked the road during the final climb.
- •Tadej Pogačar, race leader, assumed a leadership role amid the storm.
- •The decision to cancel was made to ensure rider safety.
- •Impact on future stages remains unconfirmed.
- 3:35 PMCyclingnews.com — Tadej Pogačar pulls over peloton as hail storm cancels finale of Vuelta a España stage 3 - Cyclingnews
"Thick layer of hail blocks road on final climb to Font Romeu
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