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Tour de France Stage 9 Shortened Due to Heat

The ninth stage of the Tour de France, scheduled for July 12 from Malemort to Ussel, was cut by 30km after a red‑flag heat alert in Corrèze.

The Tour de France will finish its first week in the Central Massif. Stage 9, set for July 12 between Malemort and Ussel, has been shortened by 30km following a red‑flag heat alert in Corrèze. The change was made to protect riders, teams, race staff and spectators from extreme temperatures. turconews.click