Bad weather stops the bicycle race in the mountains. On Monday, heavy rain and much hail fall. The hail stones are as big as eggs.
The riders are in the mountains in France. There are still 15 kilometers left. The roads are white from hail. It is very cold.
The leader Tadej Pogacar gives a sign. He wants to stop the race. The riders look for shelter in houses and cafes. They shake from cold.
The leaders of the race stop the stage. There is no winner for this day. The results do not count. The safety of the athletes is important.
Tadej Pogacar stays in place 1. He keeps the red jersey. He leads the total score. Felix Gall also keeps his place.
On Tuesday, the race continues. The next stage starts in Andorra. It is a hard ride over high mountains. Later, the race reaches Spain.
