Tour de France riders are strapping on ice vests and guzzling water amid a scorching heat wave
5 years, 5 months ago

Tour de France riders are strapping on ice vests and guzzling water amid a scorching heat wave

CNN  

CNN — A vicious heat wave has been baking Europe and its timing could not be any worse for riders in the Tour de France. ❄️#TDF2019 pic.twitter.com/Ki20YBEDgX — Tour de France™ July 24, 2019 Though high temperatures have been sweeping Europe for the past few weeks, the ferocity of the heat blindsided many riders. “Yesterday on paper was a flat sprint stage to ease us back into the third week, and then, bang, a 39-degree average” or 102.2 degrees Fahrenheit, Britain’s Alex Dowsett said, according to VeloNews. 🥵🔥 #TDF2019 #AimHigher 📸 @GettySport pic.twitter.com/UIoL7q6FLO — Jasper Stuyven July 24, 2019 The temperatures started at 86 Fahrenheit on Wednesday morning and tracked upward through the day, peaking at 98 degrees.

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Paris Olympics brings out hoses and misters to cool down fans during heat wave
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics brings out hoses and misters to cool down fans during heat wave

Associated Press  

PARIS — The 2024 Olympics famously launched with a rain-soaked opening ceremony that drenched athletes and spectators alike. Paris 2024 organizers have aimed to cut the event’s carbon footprint, with measures like turning to an underfloor cooling system and insulation instead of air conditioning at the Olympic village where athletes are staying. “I’m a big, big sweater,” Draper said, his …

Paris Olympics is bracing for a heat wave following a soggy start
5 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics is bracing for a heat wave following a soggy start

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Most of France is under a heat wave warning …

The new Tour de France battleground: Handling the heatwave
1 year, 5 months ago

The new Tour de France battleground: Handling the heatwave

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image …

Half of France’s ski slopes closed after unseasonably warm winter temperatures
2 years ago

Half of France’s ski slopes closed after unseasonably warm winter temperatures

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Half of France’s ski slopes have had to close because of unseasonably warm temperatures this winter. …

France in midst of 4th heat wave amid historic drought
2 years, 5 months ago

France in midst of 4th heat wave amid historic drought

Associated Press  

PARIS — France was in the midst of its fourth heat wave of the year Monday as the country faces what the government warned is its worst drought on record. National weather agency Meteo France said the heat wave began in the south and is expected to spread across the country and last until the weekend. Overall, the southern half …

Heatwave continues in France, triggering drought alert
2 years, 5 months ago

Heatwave continues in France, triggering drought alert

India TV News  

Highlights Heatwave continues to hit most parts of France this week Wednesday is the hottest day of the week with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius Five departments in southwestern France have issued an "extreme heat" warning Heatwave continues to hit most parts of France this week, triggering a drought alert in the wake of the driest July in more than …

Cycling: Tour de France Ready to Roll Out After a Delay of Two Months
4 years, 4 months ago

Cycling: Tour de France Ready to Roll Out After a Delay of Two Months

News 18  

The Tour de France rolls out of the French Riviera next Saturday with peaks, plains and rigid coronavirus protocols standing between the 176 riders and the final dash along the Champs-Elysees in Paris. Colombia's 23-year-old defending champion Egan Bernal will defend his title as sole captain of Ineos, who ruthlessly axed both four-time winner Chris Froome and 2018 champion Geraint …

France fries: Record heat hits tourists, schools, hospitals
5 years, 6 months ago

France fries: Record heat hits tourists, schools, hospitals

Associated Press  

PARIS — Thousands of schools were closed, outdoor events canceled and volunteers were visiting the elderly at home as France and other nations battle a record-setting heat wave baking much of Europe. Several countries have reported record temperatures this week, and France hit its all-time heat record Friday: 45.9 C in the small southern town of Gallargues-le-Montueux, according to French …

Europe heat wave: France records its hottest ever temperature
5 years, 6 months ago

Europe heat wave: France records its hottest ever temperature

CNN  

CNN — France recorded its highest-ever temperature on Friday as continental Europe continues to struggle with an intense heat wave. French authorities have taken a number of radical steps this week to prevent a repeat of the tragic consequences of the 2003 heat wave that left around 14,000 people dead. On Friday, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said, “Beyond this …

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