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Riders' union pushes for early Tour de France starts in heatwaves
The Cyclistes Professionnels Associés (CPA) is in discussions with Tour de France organizers about starting stages earlier to mitigate rider exposure to extreme heat. The riders' union is advocating for the change to protect the peloton during increasingly common heatwaves.
Beyond earlier starts, what other concrete measures should Tour de France organizers implement to protect riders from the increasing threat of extreme heat?