Cyclists seek shelter as hailstorm halts Vuelta stage in France
A sudden hailstorm forced Vuelta riders to abandon racing and take cover in roadside shops and restaurants.
Severe hail made racing conditions too dangerous during a Vuelta stage in France, forcing cyclists to seek shelter in nearby businesses. The riders scrambled off the road to safety as the extreme weather halted the race.
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Watch: Cyclists take cover in shops and restaurants as severe hail halts Vuelta stage
Riders scrambled into roadside businesses for safety after a sudden hailstorm made racing conditions too dangerous in France.