US EditionTour De France Organizers Shorten Stage to Avoid Diseased Cows
SAVOIE, AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES, JUL 24 – Stage 19 was shortened by 35 km and rerouted to protect a cattle herd affected by nodular dermatitis, with infected animals culled to prevent further spread, organisers said.
- Stage 19 of the Tour, originally planned to cover 129.9 km, was reduced to 95 km due to route changes, but it will still conclude in La Plagne.
- The route was altered due to an outbreak of a contagious skin disease affecting livestock in the vicinity of the Col des Saisies, resulting in animal culling and restrictions on access to the area.
- Riders will start an hour later at 2:30 p.m. local time, begin with a neutral 7-km section near Albertville, and rejoin the original course at the 52.4-km mark before Beaufort.
- ASO stated it modified the route to alleviate farmers' distress and ensure smooth race progress, in agreement with relevant authorities.
- The final race day remains Sunday in Paris unaltered, while the shortened stage reflects organizers' response to unexpected health risks affecting the race logistics.
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