Pogacar wants new cycling calendar due to heat.
Tadej Pogacar is unhappy with the Tour de France because of extreme heat. He wants to change the race schedule. This is a problem for cyclists.
Tadej Pogacar, who was wearing the yellow jersey, found the Tour de France difficult. He felt the heat was too extreme, especially in July and August. Some stages were shortened because of the heat. He believes ice baths and short routes are not enough to help the riders. Pogacar wants a new race calendar to avoid the hottest times.
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Highlights
Pogacar Wants New Calendar
Tadej Pogacar wants to change the cycling calendar because of extreme heat.
Heat Impacts Tour de France
The Tour de France is struggling with extreme heat and has shortened a stage.
Insufficient Measures Criticized
Tadej Pogačar says ice baths and shortened routes are not enough.
Calendar Change Proposed
Tadej Pogacar wants a completely different race calendar.
Performance Shift Noted
Tadej Pogačar’s performance in the Tour de France was lacking its usual charm.
Perspectives
- Tadej Pogacar is unhappy with the extreme heat in the Tour de France.
- The Tour de France’s July and August dates are problematic due to heat.
- Race organizers are taking measures like ice baths and shortened routes.
- There is concern about the impact of climate change on cycling.
NU.nl and RTL Nieuws say the situation is serious and requires drastic action.
NU.nl, RTL Nieuws
El País and El Mundo say the heat is a significant concern but current measures are not enough.
El País, El Mundo