Tour de France Stage 3 Held Without Fans Amid Wildfire Threat

Stage three of the Tour de France 2026 will proceed without spectators as authorities cancel public viewing at the Les Angles finish due to wildfire threat. The 195.5km stage from Granollers to Les Angles is scheduled to start at 11.10am BST/12.10pm CET, with only essential vehicles permitted at the finish line. esporist.org

The decision comes amid concerns about wildfires in the region, forcing organizers to implement strict safety measures. While fans won't be able to cheer at the finish line, the race itself continues as planned, with UAE Team Emirates-XRG showing early strength in the competition.