Alex Dowsett reveals harrowing near-miss with car that left him in tears

Movistar pro rider Alex Dowsett says that a Porsche was overtaking an on-coming car and nearly hit him, leaving him shaken

Alex Dowsett, Tour of Britain 2017 stage five

(Image credit: Andy Jones)

Alex Dowsett has posted a detailed description of a harrowing near-miss with a 4x4 while out cycling on Monday, December 18.

The 29-year-old Movistar professional rider said that the red Porsche Cayenne was coming straight at him as it was overtaking another car, an experience that he says left him shocked and in tears.

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