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The professional cyclists are battling scorching temperatures at the Vuelta. © ANSA / JAVIER LIZON
Extreme heat: Vuelta stage shortened
The 15th stage of the Vuelta on Sunday has been significantly shortened due to the threat of heat.
September 06, 2026
From: dpa/sn
As the organizers of the Tour of Spain announced, the section from Palma de Rio to Cordoba, which was originally supposed to be 189,7 km long, was shortened to 110,2 km due to expected temperatures of more than 40 degrees Celsius.
No changes are expected at the top of the overall standings, where Spaniard Enric Mas leads by 2 minutes and 6 seconds ahead of Felix Gall from East Tyrol. Monday is the second rest day.
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