Cycling, always outdoors and at the mercy of the sky and whatever happens with the weather, had to yield to the harsh meteorological conditions, with thunderstorms and hail, which forced the cancellation of the third stage of the Vuelta a España.
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When only the Font Romeu climb remained, which was going to be the first mountain finish of the race, the race had to stop. A monumental hailstorm stopped the peloton. 15 kilometers from the finish line, the cyclists could not continue. The falling stones forced them to put their foot down and stop moving. Not only because of the pain in their bodies from the hail impact and their health due to the cold but also because of the danger to cycling practice.
They sought protection and shelter indoors at the first place they saw on the route. Soon the stage cancellation was announced by the organization, which reacted quickly upon seeing that the ground had become impassable.
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“For the safety of the riders, stage 3 has been canceled due to hail and adverse weather conditions. There will be no stage winner or podium ceremony,” the Vuelta a España communicated to all involved.
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