Maeve Plouffe avoids collision with car at Tour of Britain Women

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:47 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Maeve Plouffe avoids collision with car at Tour of Britain Women

Summary

Australian cyclist Maeve Plouffe narrowly escaped a collision with a car during the opening stage of the Tour of Britain Women on August 20, 2026. The incident occurred while she was trying to catch up to the peloton after suffering a puncture. It sparked concerns in the cycling community, particularly given the recent death of British rider Fin Tarling in a vehicle collision. Organizers of the Tour of Britain Women are reviewing the comments from Plouffe to enhance rider safety during races.

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Key Details

•Plouffe nearly hit by a non-race car on a roundabout.
•Incident occurred while chasing the peloton after a puncture.
•Fin Tarling's death in a recent accident heightened safety concerns.
•Tour organizers are reviewing safety measures after Plouffe's comments.
•Lorena Wiebes won stage two, retaining her lead.

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What they're saying

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Maeve Plouffe says incident on Wednesday was ‘scary’ Josh Tarling to ride in Vuelta in memory of brother Fin The Australian rider Maeve Plouffe says she was nearly hit by a non-race car during the opening stage of the Tour of Britain Women. With cycling still coming to terms with the death at the Volta a Portugal of the 19-year-old British rider Finlay Tarling, who was last week killed in a collision with a vehicle that had entered the course, Plouffe said the incident occurred as she was chasing the peloton after a puncture on Wednesday. Continue reading...
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