{"id":2008969,"date":"2026-06-24T17:13:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T14:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2008969"},"modified":"2026-06-24T17:13:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T14:13:22","slug":"adjustments-made-at-national-championships-around-europe-as-june-heatwave-strikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2008969","title":{"rendered":"Adjustments made at National Championships around Europe as June heatwave strikes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vF74azc8L7j56UQdgBkkTf-2001-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Mathieu van der Poel fined for &#8216;inappropriate attire&#8217; 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parts of France and Spain, the heat has risen well into the 40s.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-9065f67d-ee29-47f1-8825-8e38d6aafaf0-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Accordingly, cycling federations around Europe are made adjustments to their road races and time trials to protect riders from the heat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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We are doing everything we can to implement these changes today so that we can all still experience a wonderful race tomorrow,&#8221; said Jessica Postel on behalf of the Dutch Federation, KNWU.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Belgian National Championships mandate could mean Remco Evenepoel is banned from racing for nine days<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yprDK5GCtNmciBsAoWqjPU-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yprDK5GCtNmciBsAoWqjPU-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Should cycling ban altitude training? 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It&#8217;s not one of the regions experiencing temperatures of up to 43\u00b0C, but they&#8217;ll still have to contend with heat in the mid 30s.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The French Road National Championships run from Thursday to Sunday, and French Cycling Federation president Michel Callot told <em>L&#8217;Equipe<\/em> about the measures his organisation will be taking.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We have tried to ensure that there are as many accessible water points as possible to avoid dehydration. We will also increase communication with spectators, inviting them to take advantage of these cooling facilities,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Riders will benefit from extra tents to shade from the sun, plus misting systems and an air-conditioned truck at the finish, so riders can change in comfort. Extra refreshment zones will also be added along the routes of all races.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;As of today, there is no threat simply because the department is expected to remain on orange alert and not move into the red zone. Therefore, there is less risk of having general measures like those seen in other departments,&#8221; Callot said, before adding that races won&#8217;t be rescheduled as &#8220;the temperature conditions remain manageable.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the UK, where races will be held in Aberystwyth in Wales from Thursday to Sunday, similar plans are also in place, even if local temperatures are currently some way lower than the worst-affected areas.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">British Cycling told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> that the situation will be monitored over the coming days. The federation will aim to provide extra water and medical facilities, and add shaded areas in the start and finish areas of the races.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">CATEGORIES<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-eQgB9SZpdD4pQbsvGzw33P\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-eQgB9SZpdD4pQbsvGzw33P slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSRUchRz7RcBeXHn7hDvCh-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSRUchRz7RcBeXHn7hDvCh.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSRUchRz7RcBeXHn7hDvCh.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSRUchRz7RcBeXHn7hDvCh.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Dani Ostanek<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Senior News Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, having joined in 2017 as a freelance contributor, later being hired full-time. Her favourite races include Strade Bianche, the Tour de France Femmes, Paris-Roubaix, and Tro-Bro L\u00e9on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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How an obsession with peak performance is ruining racing<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Altitude top-ups, recons, and down time \u2013 What are the yellow jersey hopefuls up to ahead of the Tour de France?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Paul Seixas&#8217; Decathlon CMA CGM team forced to delay decision on Tour de France squad selection<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Belgian National Championships mandate could mean Remco Evenepoel is banned from racing for nine days<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Cat Ferguson out of National Championships and to miss Tour de France Femmes debut<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;They will have to fight it out between themselves on the road&#8217; \u2013 Red Bull reveal Evenepoel-Lipowitz Tour de France leadership rules<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Gravel Earth Series: Kenyan riders sweep men&#8217;s podium while Swedish national champion Nathalie Eklund earns women&#8217;s title at Migration Gravel Race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;There were signs everywhere, I just didn&#8217;t see them&#8217; 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We are also looking into installing a sprinkler zone, which riders can ride under if they wish. We will also provide even more shaded areas for riders, spectators, and staff in the start and finish zones.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The races will run through the afternoon, with Van Lancker saying it&#8217;s too late to shift the entire schedule of races to cooler points in the day, given the involvement of police and local authorities.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-eQgB9SZpdD4pQbsvGzw33P\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-eQgB9SZpdD4pQbsvGzw33P slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Changes for Sunday&#8217;s road races have yet to be finalised, meanwhile. &#8220;We are once again providing an extra feed zone. But Sunday is even further away than Friday. We must continue to evaluate everything with the emergency committee over the coming days and then decide,&#8221; Van Lancker concluded.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the Netherlands, measures have been taken to shift the time trials away from the middle of the day on Wednesday. The under-23 men&#8217;s races and all junior events took place in the morning, while the elite races were moved several hours later, starting at 5:15 pm and 7 pm.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We think it is a real shame that our program, which was fully prepared, now has to be adjusted. And we also feel bad for the riders who are facing major changes. The alternative was to cancel categories, and we found that even less desirable. We are doing everything we can to implement these changes today so that we can all still experience a wonderful race tomorrow,&#8221; said Jessica Postel on behalf of the Dutch Federation, KNWU.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Belgian National Championships mandate could mean Remco Evenepoel is banned from racing for nine days<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yprDK5GCtNmciBsAoWqjPU-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yprDK5GCtNmciBsAoWqjPU-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Should cycling ban altitude training? How an obsession with peak performance is ruining racing<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Altitude top-ups, recons, and down time \u2013 What are the yellow jersey hopefuls up to ahead of the Tour de France?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Over in France, which is contending with some of the highest temperatures in Europe, riders will be competing in the Is\u00e8re region in the east of the country. It&#8217;s not one of the regions experiencing temperatures of up to 43\u00b0C, but they&#8217;ll still have to contend with heat in the mid 30s.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The French Road National Championships run from Thursday to Sunday, and French Cycling Federation president Michel Callot told <em>L&#8217;Equipe<\/em> about the measures his organisation will be taking.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We have tried to ensure that there are as many accessible water points as possible to avoid dehydration. We will also increase communication with spectators, inviting them to take advantage of these cooling facilities,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Riders will benefit from extra tents to shade from the sun, plus misting systems and an air-conditioned truck at the finish, so riders can change in comfort. Extra refreshment zones will also be added along the routes of all races.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;As of today, there is no threat simply because the department is expected to remain on orange alert and not move into the red zone. Therefore, there is less risk of having general measures like those seen in other departments,&#8221; Callot said, before adding that races won&#8217;t be rescheduled as &#8220;the temperature conditions remain manageable.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the UK, where races will be held in Aberystwyth in Wales from Thursday to Sunday, similar plans are also in place, even if local temperatures are currently some way lower than the worst-affected areas.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">British Cycling told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> that the situation will be monitored over the coming days. The federation will aim to provide extra water and medical facilities, and add shaded areas in the start and finish areas of the races.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">CATEGORIES<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-eQgB9SZpdD4pQbsvGzw33P\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-eQgB9SZpdD4pQbsvGzw33P slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSRUchRz7RcBeXHn7hDvCh-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSRUchRz7RcBeXHn7hDvCh.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSRUchRz7RcBeXHn7hDvCh.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PSRUchRz7RcBeXHn7hDvCh.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Dani Ostanek<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Senior News Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, having joined in 2017 as a freelance contributor, later being hired full-time. Her favourite races include Strade Bianche, the Tour de France Femmes, Paris-Roubaix, and Tro-Bro L\u00e9on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bnkPYXgdLgSufmTxeFiQta-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Should cycling ban altitude training? How an obsession with peak performance is ruining racing<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Altitude top-ups, recons, and down time \u2013 What are the yellow jersey hopefuls up to ahead of the Tour de France?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Paul Seixas&#8217; Decathlon CMA CGM team forced to delay decision on Tour de France squad selection<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Belgian National Championships mandate could mean Remco Evenepoel is banned from racing for nine days<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fAA2HPCL7oukM5taiVwdyR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Cat Ferguson out of National Championships and to miss Tour de France Femmes debut<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UH9x5UCZiBmBm2LZphzddY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;They will have to fight it out between themselves on the road&#8217; \u2013 Red Bull reveal Evenepoel-Lipowitz Tour de France leadership rules<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JuezXWEe3ydEFkqEFuBuSQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Gravel Earth Series: Kenyan riders sweep men&#8217;s podium while Swedish national champion Nathalie Eklund earns women&#8217;s title at Migration Gravel Race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MUUyL2tM7Kd3JT8gdzJah9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;There were signs everywhere, I just didn&#8217;t see them&#8217; \u2013 Chlo\u00e9 Dygert explains how weight gain complicated RED-S diagnosis<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sYzPVC4nXyGrPW7deyZmNA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Paul Seixas&#8217; Decathlon CMA CGM team forced to delay decision on Tour de France squad selection<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Belgian National Championships mandate could mean Remco Evenepoel is banned from racing for nine days<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vBZPP7RmmEBr3kthafjAfg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vBZPP7RmmEBr3kthafjAfg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vBZPP7RmmEBr3kthafjAfg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vBZPP7RmmEBr3kthafjAfg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vBZPP7RmmEBr3kthafjAfg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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We will also provide even more shaded areas for riders, spectators, and staff in the start and finish zones.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The races will run through the afternoon, with Van Lancker saying it&#8217;s too late to shift the entire schedule of races to cooler points in the day, given the involvement of police and local authorities.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-eQgB9SZpdD4pQbsvGzw33P\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-eQgB9SZpdD4pQbsvGzw33P slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Changes for Sunday&#8217;s road races have yet to be finalised, meanwhile. &#8220;We are once again providing an extra feed zone. But Sunday is even further away than Friday. We must continue to evaluate everything with the emergency committee over the coming days and then decide,&#8221; Van Lancker concluded.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the Netherlands, measures have been taken to shift the time trials away from the middle of the day on Wednesday. The under-23 men&#8217;s races and all junior events took place in the morning, while the elite races were moved several hours later, starting at 5:15 pm and 7 pm.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We think it is a real shame that our program, which was fully prepared, now has to be adjusted. And we also feel bad for the riders who are facing major changes. The alternative was to cancel categories, and we found that even less desirable. We are doing everything we can to implement these changes today so that we can all still experience a wonderful race tomorrow,&#8221; said Jessica Postel on behalf of the Dutch Federation, KNWU.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Belgian National Championships mandate could mean Remco Evenepoel is banned from racing for nine days<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yprDK5GCtNmciBsAoWqjPU-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yprDK5GCtNmciBsAoWqjPU-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Should cycling ban altitude training? How an obsession with peak performance is ruining racing<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Altitude top-ups, recons, and down time \u2013 What are the yellow jersey hopefuls up to ahead of the Tour de France?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Over in France, which is contending with some of the highest temperatures in Europe, riders will be competing in the Is\u00e8re region in the east of the country. It&#8217;s not one of the regions experiencing temperatures of up to 43\u00b0C, but they&#8217;ll still have to contend with heat in the mid 30s.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The French Road National Championships run from Thursday to Sunday, and French Cycling Federation president Michel Callot told <em>L&#8217;Equipe<\/em> about the measures his organisation will be taking.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We have tried to ensure that there are as many accessible water points as possible to avoid dehydration. We will also increase communication with spectators, inviting them to take advantage of these cooling facilities,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Riders will benefit from extra tents to shade from the sun, plus misting systems and an air-conditioned truck at the finish, so riders can change in comfort. 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