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Vuelta a Espana stage three halted due to severe weather conditions

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:29 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Vuelta a Espana stage three halted due to severe weather conditions

Summary

The third stage of the Vuelta a Espana was halted due to hail, with 15 kilometers remaining in the 174-kilometer route. Riders began seeking shelter as severe weather made conditions dangerous. As a result, race organizers declared no winner for the stage. Tadej Pogačar remains the overall leader after three stages, holding a nine-second lead over Wout van Aert. The next stage is set to take place through the Andorran mountains.

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By the Numbers

•Stage three of the Vuelta ended without a winner.
•Riders took shelter due to hazardous hail and lightning.
•Tadej Pogačar leads the general classification by nine seconds.
•The next stage will feature climbs in the Andorran mountains.
•Vuelta concludes in Granada on September 13.

Latest Updates

4:29 PMYahoo Sports — Vuelta stage three abandoned after hail in Pyrenees
4:29 PMBBC Sport — Vuelta stage three abandoned after hail in Pyrenees
4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Third stage of Spanish Vuelta stopped because of hail and no winner declared

What they're saying

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The third stage of the Vuelta a Espana ended without a winner after being halted because of hail on Tuesday. Riders started taking shelter in shops and restaurants by the road with about 15 kilometers (nine miles) to go on the difficult 174-kilometer (108-mile) route that was set to finish in the French Pyrenees. “For the security of the riders, stage three has been canceled due to hail and severe weather,” race organizers said.
— Yahoo Sports