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Tour de France shortens stage 19 after cattle disease outbreak forces route change
Tour de France shortens stage 19 after cattle disease outbreak forces route change

Daily Express

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Tour de France shortens stage 19 after cattle disease outbreak forces route change

Published on: Friday, July 25, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 25, 2025 By: Reuters Text Size: UAE Team Emirates XRG's Tadej Pogacar in action during stage 18 REUTERS/Benoit Tessier TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY FRIDAY'S Stage 19 of the Tour de France has been shortened after an outbreak of contagious nodular dermatitis in cattle near the Col des Saisies forced authorities to cull livestock and restrict access to the area, race organisers said on Thursday. The 129.9-km stage from Albertville to La Plagne was due to include the ascent of the Col des Saisies, but the climb has now been scrapped to avoid the affected zone, ASO said in a statement. 'In light of the distress experienced by the affected farmers and in order to preserve the smooth running of the race, it has been decided, in agreement with the relevant authorities, to modify the route,' ASO said. The ceremonial start will take place as planned in Albertville, followed by a 7-km neutralised section before the official start an hour later than planned. Riders will rejoin the original course shortly before Beaufort, at the 52.4-km mark of the initial route. As a result, the stage will now be reduced to 95 km. The shortened stage still finishes in La Plagne and comes just two days before the Tour concludes in Paris on Sunday. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia

Tour de France shortens stage 19 after cattle disease outbreak forces route change
Tour de France shortens stage 19 after cattle disease outbreak forces route change

The Sun

timean hour ago

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  • The Sun

Tour de France shortens stage 19 after cattle disease outbreak forces route change

FRIDAY'S Stage 19 of the Tour de France has been shortened after an outbreak of contagious nodular dermatitis in cattle near the Col des Saisies forced authorities to cull livestock and restrict access to the area, race organisers said on Thursday. The 129.9-km stage from Albertville to La Plagne was due to include the ascent of the Col des Saisies, but the climb has now been scrapped to avoid the affected zone, ASO said in a statement. 'In light of the distress experienced by the affected farmers and in order to preserve the smooth running of the race, it has been decided, in agreement with the relevant authorities, to modify the route,' ASO said. The ceremonial start will take place as planned in Albertville, followed by a 7-km neutralised section before the official start an hour later than planned. Riders will rejoin the original course shortly before Beaufort, at the 52.4-km mark of the initial route. As a result, the stage will now be reduced to 95 km. The shortened stage still finishes in La Plagne and comes just two days before the Tour concludes in Paris on Sunday - REUTERS

Tour de France Stage 19 Shortened Due to Cattle Disease
Tour de France Stage 19 Shortened Due to Cattle Disease

The Sun

timean hour ago

  • Climate
  • The Sun

Tour de France Stage 19 Shortened Due to Cattle Disease

FRIDAY'S Stage 19 of the Tour de France has been shortened after an outbreak of contagious nodular dermatitis in cattle near the Col des Saisies forced authorities to cull livestock and restrict access to the area, race organisers said on Thursday. The 129.9-km stage from Albertville to La Plagne was due to include the ascent of the Col des Saisies, but the climb has now been scrapped to avoid the affected zone, ASO said in a statement. 'In light of the distress experienced by the affected farmers and in order to preserve the smooth running of the race, it has been decided, in agreement with the relevant authorities, to modify the route,' ASO said. The ceremonial start will take place as planned in Albertville, followed by a 7-km neutralised section before the official start an hour later than planned. Riders will rejoin the original course shortly before Beaufort, at the 52.4-km mark of the initial route. As a result, the stage will now be reduced to 95 km. The shortened stage still finishes in La Plagne and comes just two days before the Tour concludes in Paris on Sunday - REUTERS

Cycling-Tour de France shortens stage 19 after cattle disease outbreak forces route change
Cycling-Tour de France shortens stage 19 after cattle disease outbreak forces route change

The Star

time4 hours ago

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  • The Star

Cycling-Tour de France shortens stage 19 after cattle disease outbreak forces route change

Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 18 - Vif to Courchevel Col de la Loze - Courchevel Col de la Loze, France - July 24, 2025 Team Picnic PostNL's Oscar Onley, UAE Team Emirates XRG's Tadej Pogacar and Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Jonas Vingegaard in action during stage 18 Pool via REUTERS/Papon Bernard ALBERTVILLE, France (Reuters) -Friday's Stage 19 of the Tour de France has been shortened after an outbreak of contagious nodular dermatitis in cattle near the Col des Saisies forced authorities to cull livestock and restrict access to the area, race organisers said on Thursday. The 129.9-km stage from Albertville to La Plagne was due to include the ascent of the Col des Saisies, but the climb has now been scrapped to avoid the affected zone, ASO said in a statement. "In light of the distress experienced by the affected farmers and in order to preserve the smooth running of the race, it has been decided, in agreement with the relevant authorities, to modify the route," ASO said. The ceremonial start will take place as planned in Albertville, followed by a 7-km neutralised section before the official start an hour later than planned. Riders will rejoin the original course shortly before Beaufort, at the 52.4-km mark of the initial route. As a result, the stage will now be reduced to 95 km. The shortened stage still finishes in La Plagne and comes just two days before the Tour concludes in Paris on Sunday. (Reporting by Julien Pretot; editing by Pritha Sarkar)

Tour de France shortens stage 19 after cattle disease outbreak forces route change
Tour de France shortens stage 19 after cattle disease outbreak forces route change

CNA

time4 hours ago

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  • CNA

Tour de France shortens stage 19 after cattle disease outbreak forces route change

ALBERTVILLE, France :Friday's Stage 19 of the Tour de France has been shortened after an outbreak of contagious nodular dermatitis in cattle near the Col des Saisies forced authorities to cull livestock and restrict access to the area, race organisers said on Thursday. The 129.9-km stage from Albertville to La Plagne was due to include the ascent of the Col des Saisies, but the climb has now been scrapped to avoid the affected zone, ASO said in a statement. "In light of the distress experienced by the affected farmers and in order to preserve the smooth running of the race, it has been decided, in agreement with the relevant authorities, to modify the route," ASO said. The ceremonial start will take place as planned in Albertville, followed by a 7-km neutralised section before the official start an hour later than planned. Riders will rejoin the original course shortly before Beaufort, at the 52.4-km mark of the initial route. As a result, the stage will now be reduced to 95 km.

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