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Tour de France stages could face cancellation due to forecast heatwave

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 8:34 PM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Tour de France stages could face cancellation due to forecast heatwave

Summary

The upcoming Tour de France, starting July 6 in Barcelona, may be impacted by a forecast heatwave. French interior minister Laurent Nuñez indicated that extreme temperatures could lead to measures affecting the race, including potential stage cancellations. A recent heatwave resulted in around 2,000 deaths in France, emphasizing the need to protect public health. In response to the situation, Nuñez has communicated with local authorities about necessary precautions to ensure safety for both spectators and participants.

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Key Details

•Tour de France starts on July 6 in Barcelona.
•Minister Nuñez cites recent extreme heat as a concern.
•Potential stage cancellations if health alerts are raised.
•Around 2,000 people died in June heatwave in France.
•Local authorities may implement emergency measures.

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8:34 PMYahoo Sports — New forecast heatwave could impact Tour de France

What they're saying

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Another forecast heatwave could impact the upcoming Tour de France, with stages possibly even cancelled, French interior minister Laurent Nuñez has reportedly said. Reports said that Nuñez has sent a letter to regional prefectures through which the famous cycling race is to pass, saying that the recent period of extreme heat had shown that the main aim must be to prevent hospitals and the healthcare system from becoming overwhelmed.
— Yahoo Sports

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