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Vuelta a España

The Vuelta a España Is About to Get So Hot Officials Are Changing How Riders Get Water

The UCI makes a rare hydration-rule exception under its extreme heat protocol as temperatures threaten to top 100°F at the Vuelta a España.

Andrew HoodSeptember 2, 2026

News

Extreme Bushfire Risk Sparks Race Cancellations in Australia

This weekend's Great Ocean Road Race remains on calendar as officials track bushfire danger with extreme heat and high winds swamping the region.

Andrew HoodJanuary 27, 2026

Road Racing

Extreme Fire Danger Forces Shock Change to Tour Down Under

Tour Down Under forced to remove iconic Willunga Hill from Saturday's queen stage amid extreme heat and bushfire risk.

Andrew HoodJanuary 23, 2026

Vuelta a España

Furnace-like Heat Pushing Riders to Breaking Point at Vuelta a España: 'We've Passed the Limits'

Arensman suffers from heat and Woods says it's time to introduce 'extreme weather protocol' in Vuelta's oven-like conditions: 'I saw 120F on the road.'

Andrew HoodAugust 24, 2024