SportsGiant hail forces Vuelta a España stage three to be abandoned

A severe hailstorm in the French Pyrenees forced organisers to stop and cancel the Vuelta a España’s third stage with about 15km remaining. Ice-covered roads and lightning risks prompted the decision, leaving the stage without a winner or podium ceremony.

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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 15:56Original