Breaking news: The scorching heat forces the 15th stage of La Vuelta to be modified and shortened

In the preview of the 14th stage La Vuelta reported that the cyclists would be allowed to cool off freely throughout the day and not only at the usual refreshment points due to the high temperatures that were hitting the peloton, as today on the way to the Pander’s Sawup to 38ºC were expected and the Enric Masthe leader of the race, raised his voice to denounce that running in this heat was not right.

After suffering the stress of high temperatures during the course of Saturday, race management indicated that tomorrow’s stage, between Palma del Río and Córdoba was modified due to the expected high temperatures.

And it was added in the statement: “With the aim of preserving the health of the cyclists and guaranteeing the best possible conditions for the development of the competition, the weather protocol for stage 15 is activated. Consequently, the following measures have been taken: The stage will have a route of 110.2 kilometers, compared to the 189.7 kilometers initially planned; the neutralized start is delayed at 2:50 p.m. and the launched start at 3:00 p.m.; and the Change of route will be applied from kilometer 52, where the race will take the 3402 in the direction of continuing along the A initially.”

The decision has been made after the activation of the Saint Mary of Trassierra instead of towards Villaviciosa de Córdoba as planned due to extreme temperatures and after a meeting between the representatives of the College of Commissioners, the runners and the management of The Return, the teams, the runners and the management of La Vuelta, once all the considerations made by the parties and weather circumstances planned for tomorrow’s stage have been attended to.