'Horrific consequences': Aussie star almost hit by car in Tour of Britain

Australian cyclist Maeve Plouffe revealed she narrowly avoided being hit by a car during the Tour of Britain. Plouffe, a two-time Commonwealth Games medallist, has called for the organisers to reassess safety measures following this incident. This comes in the wake of British rider Finlay Tarling's death last week, after being struck by a non-race light goods vehicle on stage eight of the Volta a Portugal.

Plouffe urged the race organisers to review safety procedures, citing the recent tragic events in cycling as a cause for concern. Following her withdrawal from the race due to a puncture, Plouffe recounted an alarming encounter with a car on the course. Despite the subsequent presence of a supportive moto escort, Plouffe expressed her apprehension, particularly in light of the recent tragedy.

The Tour of Britain organisers acknowledged the seriousness of Plouffe's concerns, vowing to investigate the incident with her team. They emphasised their commitment to rider safety, especially at this critical juncture for the cycling community. The race proceeded on Thursday with Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes claiming her second stage victory, while Australian rider Georgia Baker also experienced a crash during the event. The race is currently in its second stage in Wales, with Wiebes leading the general classification.