12.07.2026 21:20
Due to extreme heat in France, the route of the Tour de France, which has been held for 113 years, was shortened by 30 kilometers.
The extreme heat wave affecting France has also impacted the sports world.
EXTREME HEAT HITS THE TOUR DE FRANCE
The world-famous Tour de France, held for the 113th time this year, faced a historic decision to protect athlete health. Authorities decided to shorten one of the race's critical stages by 30 kilometers as thermometers reached dangerous levels.
This mandatory change, rarely seen in the century-old traditional organization, affected both cyclists and route plans. While experts stated that this step was inevitable due to the risk of extreme dehydration and heatstroke, teams began working on new strategies.