Wiebes Wins Opening Tour of Britain Stage

International · 2026-08-20 23:56:16

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Lorena Wiebes, a 27-year-old Dutch rider, won the opening stage of the Tour of Britain Women.

The stage was contested August 20, 2026. The broadcaster noted that Maeve Plouffe was nearly struck by a vehicle during the race.

Sources

• BBC Sport: Rider 'nearly hit' by car on day one of Tour of Britain Women
• The Guardian Sport: Tour of Britain Women: Lorena Wiebes sprints to victory on opening stage