Tour de France organizers could drop stages in 2026. A brutal European heatwave may drive highs past 44C. France already cut short races in its domestic cycling finals due to the heat.
Canada’s broadcast schedule for the race stays unchanged. Organizers booked Barcelona for Stage 1’s team time trial. Riders try out new bikes built for extra heat and lighter air cuts. Two-time champ Pogačar faces Vingegaard in fresh duels. Froome has retired after four victories.