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Uijtdebroeks revealed that on the Tour, he drives in heat, Movistar under the critics' spell
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Uijtdebroeks revealed that on the Tour, he drives in heat, Movistar under the critics' spell

Belgian cyclist Cian Uijtdebroeks, who is serving as the team captain for Movistar during this year’s Tour de France, revealed after the third stage that he has been struggling with heat and vertigo, which has affected his performance. The 19-year-old rider, previously part of teams like Visme and Red Bull - BORE - Hansgrohe, is experiencing difficulties despite being expected to perform well. In an interview with Sporzo, Uijtdebroeks admitted he is not feeling well and described the effects of the heat. Movistar confirmed his condition and stated they are monitoring his health closely. However, the team's decision to continue racing under these conditions has drawn criticism from former cyclists and journalists, including Thomas De Gendt and Jonas Creteur, who warn of the dangers of cycling in extreme heat. They reference medical advice suggesting that even mild elevations in body temperature can pose serious risks to heart health.

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Uijtdebroeks revealed that on the Tour, he drives in heat, Movistar under the critics' spell

Belgian cyclist Cian Uijtdebroeks, who is serving as the team captain for Movistar during this year’s Tour de France, revealed after the third stage that he has been struggling with heat and vertigo, which has affected his performance. The 19-year-old rider, previously part of teams like Visme and Red Bull - BORE - Hansgrohe, is experiencing difficulties despite being expected to perform well. In an interview with Sporzo, Uijtdebroeks admitted he is not feeling well and described the effects of the heat. Movistar confirmed his condition and stated they are monitoring his health closely. However, the team's decision to continue racing under these conditions has drawn criticism from former cyclists and journalists, including Thomas De Gendt and Jonas Creteur, who warn of the dangers of cycling in extreme heat. They reference medical advice suggesting that even mild elevations in body temperature can pose serious risks to heart health.

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