Cyclisme : Mid South gravel race organizers face backlash over safety incident

The Mid South gravel race faces backlash after a media vehicle nearly collides with riders Sofía Gómez Villafañe and Paige Onweller. Gómez Villafañe describes the incident as “unacceptable,” stressing the ongoing safety risks posed by media vehicles prioritizing footage over rider protection. The close call occurs when the off-road buggy veers off course, forcing both cyclists to swerve to avoid being hit. The moment, captured on camera, highlights serious concerns about race safety.

Gómez Villafañe later addresses the incident on social media, noting it’s not the first time competitors have encountered dangerous situations with media vehicles lacking course awareness. The race organizers apologize, taking full responsibility for the incident and vowing to improve safety measures. Following the chaos, Gómez Villafañe rides on to win the race.