Tour de France fans urged to stay away because of wildfires
Tour de France fans are urged not to attend the end of the third stage because of wildfires in the south of France.
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"An exceptional fire calls for exceptional measures for the Tour."
— Christian Prudhomme , Executive
"We invite the public not to come to the edge of the race or to the finish site."
— Christian Prudhomme , Executive
Key People
Christian Prudhomme is the race director of the Tour de France.
Isaac del Toro is a Mexican cyclist known for his supportive role within his team.
Jonas Vingegaard is a four-time Grand Tour winner and a key rider for Team Visma.
Slovenian cyclist holding the yellow jersey in the men's race of the Tour de Suisse.
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Tour de France fans are urged not to attend the end of the third stage because of wildfires in the south of France.
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