Severe Hailstorm Stops Vuelta a España Bike Race in the Pyrenees

A severe hailstorm hit the 2026 Vuelta a España bike race on 24 August, forcing riders off the course with 15km left in Stage 3. Leader Tadej Pogacar signalled the main pack to shelter in a nearby hotel. Organisers cancelled the stage, meaning the overall standings went back to how they stood after Stage 2.