The Australian rider Maeve Plouffe has said 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, killed last week 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. But considering the recent devastating events in our cycling community, it’s scary to see situations like this, when we know that this can have horrific consequences, especially so soon after suffering such a tragedy.” Jonathan Day, the events director of British Cycling Ventures – which organises the Tour of Britain Women – issued a statement to the BBC.
The Dutch rider also won the opening stage of the race. Meanwhile Josh Tarling, the older brother of Finlay, will ride in the Vuelta a España, which begins on Saturday. The 22-year-old, who also rode in the Tour de France this summer, was confirmed as a member of the team by Netcompany-Ineos on Thursday.
His mother, Dawn, posted on Instagram: “He has chosen to do so in honour of his brother Fin, with the full support of his family, surrounded by a team who have been incredibly supportive of whatever decision he made. I could not have wished for two boys who were closer growing up and into adulthood we have watched with pride as Joshua has been the most loving and supportive big brother to Fin. Following this devastating news he has been an incredible strength for us all.
So it is right that Josh honours that love and pride by doing what Fin always loved watching him do.”
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