- Race director says of concerns: ‘We will adapt if needed’
- Disruption expected after three nights of rioting across France
The Tour de France has ramped up security as race organisers brace themselves for a double dose of disruption, both from climate change activists and the threat of civil unrest in France.
The race director, Christian Prudhomme, said the promoters, ASO, are in “constant liaison” with the French government, following three nights of rioting across the country.
Written by Jeremy Whittle
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