British cyclist Finlay Tarling died during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal race following a serious accident. The nineteen-year-old Welshman rode for NSN Development team and according to event organisers did not survive the crash. hnonline.sk ↗
According to several reports, Tarling collided with a car that was travelling in the opposite direction. Portuguese television RTP reported that the vehicle entered the race course and struck the young cyclist. Organisers neutralised the stage following the accident. Tarling was the brother of Joshua Tarling, European time trial champion and rider for Ineos Grenadiers. ta3.com ↗
The tragedy provoked reactions in the cycling community and affected the race, which is among the significant stage races in Portugal. The chairman of the Portuguese Cycling Federation Cândido Barbosa subsequently announced that the race should continue despite the death. sport.sk ↗
Further developments will focus on investigating the circumstances of the accident and safety measures during the remaining stages. The case once again raised the question of cyclist protection in road racing, particularly when the peloton comes into contact with traffic or support vehicles.
Finlay Tarling died at Volta a Portugal race
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"Giro del Portogallo deve proseguire", dice presidente della Federazione di ciclismo
ANSA
| 00:38 15.08.
19-jähriger Radprofi Finlay Tarling bei Volta a Portugal tödlich verunglückt
Der Standard
| 21:35 14.08.
Britský cyklista Finlay Tarling zomrel po čelnej zrážke počas pretekov Volta a Portugal
hnonline.sk
| 21:23 14.08.
Tödlicher Unfall: Rad-Talent Finlay Tarling stirbt bei Volta a Portugal
Tagesspiegel
| 19:28 14.08.
Tragédia na cyklistických pretekoch Volta a Portugal. Po vážnej nehode v ôsmej etape zahynul 19-ročný Finlay Tarling
ta3.com
| 18:51 14.08.
Strašná tragédia na pretekoch v Portugalsku. Mladý cyklista zomrel
sport.sk
| 18:50 14.08.
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