SloveniaDue to an extreme heatwave, organizers of the French cycling race Tour de France have shortened Sunday’s ninth stage by 30 kilometers, reducing the distance from 185.5 km to 155.5 km. The French Meteorological Office issued a red alert for the Corrèze department, predicting temperatures could reach up to 41 degrees Celsius. In collaboration with local authorities, organizers made the decision to ensure the safety of participants and spectators during the event. The route has been adjusted to avoid the hottest parts of the day, with the finish line remaining in Ussel around 17:30. Organizers emphasized that all necessary services, including local authorities, security forces, medical staff, and volunteers, remain committed to ensuring the smooth running of the stage. Cyclists will cover slightly less elevation compared to the original plan. Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar remains in the yellow jersey after eight stages, leading by two minutes and 42 seconds over Jonas Vingegaard and three minutes and 27 seconds over his teammate Isaac del Toro. After Sunday’s stage, there will be two rest days before the final 12 stages leading to Paris.
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