Cycling
Vuelta intervenes due to extreme heat: Sunday's stage almost eighty kilometers shorter
The fifteenth stage of the Vuelta will be significantly shortened. The organizers have decided to reduce Sunday's stage from 189.7 to 110.2 kilometers. The reason for this decision is the expected extreme heat in Andalusia. The adjustment aims to protect the riders' health and safety under the anticipated weather conditions. The announcement was made ahead of the stage scheduled for 2026-09-06. No further details about possible additional measures were provided by the organization.
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