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Vuelta a España stage three abandoned due to severe hailstorm

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:56 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Vuelta a España stage three abandoned due to severe hailstorm

Summary

The third stage of the Vuelta a España was abandoned on August 24, 2026, due to a severe hailstorm in the French Pyrenees. With 15 kilometers remaining in the 174-kilometer ride from Gruissan to Font-Romeu, riders were forced to seek shelter from giant hailstones that began to fall as they approached the Col de Mont-Louis. Organizers acted swiftly to cancel the stage, prioritizing the safety of the cyclists. Further details are expected to follow regarding the race's future stages.

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Key Details

•Stage three faced severe weather conditions leading to cancellation
•Hailstorm occurred 15 kilometers from the finish line
•Riders took shelter in a hotel during the storm
•The route spanned 174 kilometers from Gruissan to Font-Romeu
•Safety of participants was the primary concern of organizers

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3:56 PMThe Guardian Sport — Vuelta a España: giant hail forces stage three abandonment in Pyrenees

What they're saying

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Huge hailstones prompt organisers to act 15km from end Riders seen heading into hotel on route to take cover A torrential hailstorm in ⁠the French Pyrenees forced the ⁠abandonment of ⁠the third stage of the Vuelta a ⁠España on Monday. With 15km (9.32 miles) remaining ⁠of the 174km ride from ‌Gruissan to ‌Font-Romeu, the skies darkened ‌as the peloton scaled the Col de Mont-Louis and huge hailstones began pelting the ‌riders. More details soon Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Reuters

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