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Wildfires Force Reduction of Tour de France Paris Finale
25 Jul
Summary
- Tour de France's final Paris stage shortened due to wildfire emergency.
- Cyclists will race 89 km instead of 133 km on the Champs Elysees.
- Emergency services and security forces are battling blazes near Bordeaux.
Sunday's concluding stage of the Tour de France in Paris will feature a reduced route. Organizers announced that the final leg, typically involving laps around the Champs-Élysées, will now cover 89 kilometers, a decrease from the originally planned 133 kilometers. This adjustment stems from the urgent need to address extensive wildfires affecting France. The Gironde region, in particular, is experiencing significant blazes that have mobilized emergency services. Internal security forces, initially tasked with securing the Tour de France finale, are being redeployed to reinforce efforts in the wildfire-affected areas and safeguard communities. The shortened stage comes as Tadej Pogacar holds a commanding lead, on the cusp of securing his third consecutive Tour de France title.
