Dive bombing magpies have left some of the world's best cyclists 'terrified' to venture out on their bikes ahead of this weekend's Road World Championships.
Taking place in Wollongong in Australia, cyclists living in the area had warned of the territorial birds nesting in the area during this time of year. However, it wasn't until the world's best cyclists arrived in New South Wales that the true extent of the danger became clear.
Dutch cyclist Bauke Mollema shared footage on Instagram of him training with his countrymates when a magpie hit his crash helmet from behind causing a moment of panic.
