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Tour de France Stage Three Proceeds Without Fans

Published July 6, 2026 · Updated July 6, 2026 · The Guardian

Tour de France stage three continues without spectators due to wildfire threat, while a major crash impacts several riders including Bruno Armirail and three Netcompany Ineos riders.

Stage three of the Tour de France 2026 has commenced without spectators as organizers implement safety measures amid ongoing wildfire concerns. The 195.9km route from Granollers to Les Angles began at 11.10am BST/12.10pm CET. tbzikra.com

A significant crash occurred during the race, with Bruno Armirail (Visma-Lease a Bike) and three Netcompany Ineos riders going down heavily. The incident appears to have been caused by a rider attempting to pass Armirail on the inside, potentially affecting Jonas Vingegaard's support team as Armirail may have injured his knee. Matthew Riccitello also required medical attention after the crash.

Tour de France Stage Three Proceeds Without Fans

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