Organisers called off stage three of the 2026 Vuelta a España on Monday. A severe storm struck the Pyrenees area. Officials halted proceedings near Font-Romeu on the Col de Mont-Louis with less than 20km left. Heavy hail hammered the course. No riders were injured. Emergency crews assisted in moving fans away from high areas. This was the first stage three stoppage since 1991.
The sprint lead switched owners before the stop. Race bosses are assessing new routes for upcoming legs now. They will provide riders a new start time on Tuesday. Outlets like the BBC, The Guardian, TNT Sports, and IDLprocycling detailed the event.