Tour de France organizers may skip stages in 2026. A severe European heatwave may drive highs past 44C. France already cut short races in its domestic cycling finals due to the extreme temperatures.
Canada’s broadcast schedule for the race remains unchanged. Organizers booked Barcelona for Stage 1’s team time trial. Riders test new bikes built for high temperatures and lighter air cuts. Two-time champ Pogačar faces Vingegaard in fresh duels. Froome has stepped away after four wins.