Tour de France 2026 stage nine shortened to run from Malemort to Ussel
Guardian Sport1 min read116 words
The Tour’s ninth stage has been shortened, with the new route running from Malemort to Ussel instead of the originally planned finish. ASO’s graphics team had to edit the official file, “stage_9_route_V4_final,” removing approximately 30 km of the course. Riders will now compete on the revised itinerary, which has been confirmed for today’s race.
The decision, announced by Jeremy Whittle of Bergerac, came after logistical and safety reviews that deemed the original distance impractical for the current conditions. While the exact reasons were not detailed, the cut is expected to streamline the stage and maintain rider safety. Fans and teams can reach out to Tom for further information or to share their thoughts on the change.
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