Reacción a "The climate crisis threatens competitions such as the Tour de France, according to a study that analyzed 50 editions of the cycling race"

Twelve years ago, in 2014, Frank Dancevic collapsed while playing in the Australian Open. In this year's competition, we also saw several matches suspended and roofs closed. But what about outdoor sports?

The study indicates that Tour de France cyclists are at increasing risk and have so far been “lucky” to escape. That is, although the summer heat is becoming more and more intense, the key days of the Tour have not coincided with the worst days of the hottest hours. It would be extremely naive, and irresponsible, to think that the Tour will continue to escape climate change and that sooner or later we will begin to see riders under extreme heat waves.

The problem with climate change is not so much the heat, but the lack of adaptation. We know that the desirable reduction in emissions is, at present, a pipe dream, and therefore we must begin to adapt now. The 2022 World Cup in Qatar, for example, was held in November to avoid the summer heat. And we may see similar measures being taken in more and more sports. Apart from changing the dates, the locations can also be rethought, so that the hottest days are spent at higher altitudes.