Rider 'nearly hit' by car on day one of Tour of Britain Women
Summary
Australian cyclist Maeve Plouffe said she was almost hit by a car during the first stage of the Tour of Britain Women race. The event honored British rider Fin Tarling, who recently died in a crash during another race, and organizers said they are taking rider safety very seriously after Plouffe’s report.Key Facts
- Maeve Plouffe, an Australian rider, nearly got hit by a car while racing on a roundabout.
- The incident happened as she was trying to catch up to the main group after a tire puncture.
- Cars from the public were on the course even though the race convoy was still nearby.
- The moto escort (motorcycle officials) later improved safety conditions during the race.
- This incident comes soon after the death of 19-year-old British rider Fin Tarling in a road accident during the Volta a Portugal race.
- A tribute to Fin Tarling was held before the Tour of Britain Women started, including a photo and a minute of applause.
- British Cycling Ventures, the race organizer, said rider safety is their top priority and they will investigate Plouffe’s experience.
- Josh Tarling, Fin’s brother, is also a professional rider and is set to race in the upcoming Vuelta a Espana.
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