Rising temperatures and climate change are forcing the Tour de France to adopt new strategies to protect riders from extreme heat, challenging long-standing traditions and prompting potential future changes to the race format.
4 min readTadej Pogacar won stage three of the Tour de France in sweltering heat, claiming the yellow jersey after a late attack. The race faced wildfires and extreme temperatures, while Belgium’s Arnaud de Lie abandoned due to illness.
5 min readIsaac del Toro wins stage two of the Tour de France in his debut, with Jonas Vingegaard retaining the yellow jersey. Pogacar moves to second overall as the race prepares for a mountainous stage amid wildfire concerns.
3 min readJosh Tarling, recovering from collarbone surgery just three weeks ago, is set to debut at the Tour de France. The 22-year-old Welsh rider joins a new generation of British cyclists aiming to make their mark in cycling's biggest race.
5 min readZoe Backstedt aims for her Tour de France Femmes debut after winning British national time-trial and road race titles in a standout week.
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