Vuelta Stage 15 Shortened by 79 km Due to Extreme Heat
Organizers cut the stage from 189 km to 110 km as temperatures in Córdoba hit 39°C.
KEY POINTS
- Stage 15 distance cut from 189 km to 110 km
- Shortening due to 39°C heat forecast in Córdoba
- Stage starts in Palma del Río, finishes in Córdoba
- Breakaway of eleven riders established early
- Concludes second week of Vuelta a España
Vuelta a España stage 15 has been shortened by 79 kilometers because of a heatwave in Andalusia. The stage originally covered 189 kilometers but will now run 110 kilometers.
Temperatures in the finish city Córdoba are forecast to reach 39 degrees Celsius. Race organizers decided to reduce the distance for rider safety.
The stage starts in Palma del Río and finishes in Córdoba, marking the end of the race's second week. The peloton is already on the road.
A breakaway group of eleven riders has formed early in the revised stage. The live race situation is being tracked by multiple outlets.
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