Vuelta a España: giant hail forces stage three abandonment in Pyrenees
Summary
The third stage of the Vuelta a España bike race was stopped and canceled due to heavy hail and dangerous weather conditions in the Pyrenees. No winner was declared for the stage, and riders took shelter from the hail and icy roads as the race was neutralized for safety.Key Facts
- The stage was 174 km from Gruissan to Font-Romeu in the French Pyrenees.
- The race was stopped about 15 km before the finish because of large hailstones, ice, and risk of lightning.
- Race organizers canceled the stage to protect the riders and did not name a stage winner.
- Riders slowed down and sought shelter in nearby shops and restaurants when the hail started.
- Mats Wenzel and Lorenzo Fortunato were leading the race when it was stopped.
- Tadej Pogacar, who won the Tour de France, remains the overall race leader.
- The next stage will be a 105 km route through the Andorran mountains with three climbs.
- The weather caused the cancellation despite about 25 km left in the race, highlighting safety priorities.
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