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Rising heat threatens Tour de France safety, prompting calls to adjust timing and routes.
A new study using 50 years of climate data reveals rising heat stress risks for the Tour de France, with extreme heat events increasing significantly in cities like Paris, Toulouse, and Lyon, especially in southern and eastern France.
While the race has so far avoided the most dangerous conditions, researchers warn that the traditional July timing may soon exceed safety thresholds, urging changes like shifting start times to mornings and revising routes.
The study highlights growing concerns for rider, spectator, and staff safety, noting that current heat protocols lack universal standards for elite athletes and call for sport-specific research and data sharing.
El aumento del calor amenaza la seguridad del Tour de Francia, provocando llamadas para ajustar los tiempos y rutas.