Australian cyclist Maeve Plouffe reveals she was almost hit by car during Tour of Britain
- Australian cyclist Maeve Plouffe has revealed she nearly got hit by a car while riding in this week's Tour of Britain — and has warned of potentially more "horrific consequences" for a sport already reeling from tragedy.
- Plouffe, the 27-year-old former Sydney track star who grabbed Commonwealth team pursuit gold and individual silver in 2022, prompted organisers of the week-long road race to review safety procedures after she outlined her "scary" experience.
- Plouffe had to withdraw from the race, having suffered a puncture during the opening stage in Cumbria on Wednesday, and her revelation on I
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- Australian cyclist Maeve Plouffe has revealed she nearly got hit by a car while riding in this week's Tour of Britain — and has warned of potentially more "horrific consequences" for a sport already reeling from tragedy.
- Plouffe, the 27-year-old former Sydney track star who grabbed Commonwealth team pursuit gold and individual silver in 2022, prompted organisers of the week-long road race to review safety procedures after she outlined her "scary" experience.
- Plouffe had to withdraw from the race, having suffered a puncture during the opening stage in Cumbria on Wednesday, and her revelation on I
Sources: ABC Australia