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DARK SECRETS: Climate protesters interrupt tour de france cycle race for a second time | Vintage Vibes

An unscheduled stop for riders in the Tour de France cycle race as protestors block the route. AFP - THOMAS SAMSON

Protesters held up the Tour de France on Friday during its 19th stage from the Pyrenées to Cahors. The race had been underway for around 30 minutes when a leading group of five riders encountered a protest blocking the route.

Organisers decided to stop the race, halting the main peloton when it was a couple of kilometres behind.

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