Days of salted codfish and cabbage leaves are over: how climate crisis is shaping Tour de France’s future
The Tour de France is facing increasing challenges as climate change leads to more frequent and intense heatwaves that push cyclists to their physical limits. Historical comparisons show that while heat has always been a factor, modern temperatures are fundamentally changing the nature of the race.
Tadej Pogacar douses himself with water after winning a stage./Getty Images Tadej Pogacar douses himself with water after winning a stage./Getty Images Tour de France 2026 Days of salted codfish and cabbage leaves are over: how climate crisis is shaping Tour de France’s future Heatwaves have long been part of the Tour but temperatures now are pushing the riders to limit of human endurance
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