The Tour de France bicycle race, founded in 1903, had its first stage shortened due to high temperatures.

France is currently experiencing its third heatwave since May, with high temperatures reappearing in many areas. The organizers of the Tour de France cycling race announced on the 11th that, due to the exceptional weather, the 9th stage scheduled for the 12th will be shortened by 30 kilometers. This is the first time in the history of the Tour de France, which was founded in 1903, that a stage has been shortened due to high temperatures.