Heavy snow forces shortening of stage two of Tour of the Alps

Opening 40km cut from second stage

The second stage of the Tour of the Alps has been shortened due to snow in southern Austria.

The race had been due to leave Innsbruck this morning and cross the Brenner Pass into Italy, but snowfall overnight has forced the organisers to shorten the stage by more than 40km, starting in the Italian town of Vipiteno.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.