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Tour de France stage three begins amid wildfire threat and no fans

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:47 AM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Tour de France stage three begins amid wildfire threat and no fans

Summary

The third stage of the Tour de France, covering 195.5 km from Granollers to Les Angles, commenced at 11:10 AM BST / 12:10 PM CET. Due to a wildfire threat, officials have restricted the event to essential vehicles only, prohibiting spectators from attending as a safety measure. This decision comes as UAE Team Emirates-XRG shows potential dominance, raising concerns for competing teams.

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Key Details

•Stage three starts in Granollers and ends in Les Angles
•Only essential vehicles allowed, no public attendance
•UAE Team Emirates-XRG showing strong performance
•Event begins at 11:10 AM BST / 12:10 PM CET

Latest Updates

9:47 AMThe Guardian Sport — Tour de France 2026: stage three goes ahead without fans amid wildfire threat – live

What they're saying

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‍♂️ Official stage start time: 11.10am BST/12.10pm CET ‍♂️ Granollers to Les Angles (195.5km) | Stage two report ‍♂️ You can follow us on TikTok. And also email Andy While we wait for live TV coverage, here is Jeremy Whittle’s report from Barcelona. It was an ominous day: both for UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s show of strength (could be a long Tour for anyone not called Jonas Vingegaard) and the news about the spectator-free third stage finale, with only essential vehicles aloud. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Andy McGrath

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