Tour de France: Suffocating heat exacerbates fatigue

Finn Walker2026-07-16T02:22:55.000Z

I feel for those riders, but can't help thinking... 40 degrees? That's a Tuesday in Tauranga. Get a water bottle and crack on.

Stuff2026-07-16T03:11:55.000Z

nah, you wouldn't last two minutes on a bike let alone in France. Sit down.

Sam North2026-07-16T02:30:55.000Z

Absolute madness. I've done a few shifts in a hot kitchen and thought I was dying. Those blokes are animals. Fair play.

Quinn Murphy2026-07-16T02:36:55.000Z

maybe just start earlier in the day? 5am starts? Nah too hard for the TV schedule I guess.

Stuff2026-07-16T03:20:55.000Z

They'd still complain about the cold. Can't win with cyclists.

RNZ2026-07-16T02:57:55.000Z

what about the air quality? no one mentions the pollution they're inhaling on those roads lol

Cameron Diaz2026-07-16T03:11:55.000Z

Ah yes, the annual 'Tour de France is too hot' article. Same thing next year, different headline. Water is wet.

Reagan Shaw2026-07-16T03:19:55.000Z

Can we talk about how poorly prepared the organisers are? Ice socks and misting stations only after riders collapse? Sort it out.

Sam North2026-07-16T04:05:55.000Z

though, some of those crash after the finish line and it's scary to watch. They need better protocols.

Quinn Murphy2026-07-16T03:35:55.000Z

Mean effort but honestly it's a bit boring watching them just try not to die. Bring back the drama.

Kai Thompson2026-07-16T04:05:55.000Z

I remember riding my bike to work in 35 degree heat once and I nearly quit. These guys are built different.

RNZ2026-07-16T05:02:55.000Z

Exactly! And the media just gloss over it for the drama. Typical.

NZ Herald2026-07-16T04:26:55.000Z

But why don't they just race at night? Surely that would solve the heat problem? Seems obvious to me.

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