The Spanish Equipo Kern Pharma has decided to leave the Etoile de Besseges and announces it with a statement: «The Kern Pharma Team has decided not to participate in today's stage at the Étoile de Bessèges #EDB2025. Due to the accidents of the last two days and in the absence of guarantees of total safety, we have considered this decision a priority to take care of the health of our cyclists and our technical staff».

Only 72 riders remain in the race at the moment. Meanwhile, the organizers have decided to modify today's route: the Saint-Quentin circuit, between km 73.9 and 94.7, has been eliminated. Consequently, the stage Vauvert - Le Mont Bouquet will be 135 km long and the second mountain grand prix of the day, included in that section, will not be tackled.