Cycling chiefs criticised for response to Fin Tarling’s death: ‘This simply cannot happen’
Richard Plugge criticises UCI for its lack of action
TL;DR
- Richard Plugge criticizes the UCI for inaction following Fin Tarling's death.
- Plugge suggests that cycling teams should take more responsibility for race safety.
- Jonathan Vaughters calls for a reduction in the number of professional races to enhance safety.
- Fin Tarling died during the Volta a Portugal after colliding with a car on a descent.
- The incident highlights concerns about the effectiveness of rolling road closures.
- Maeve Plouffe nearly hit by a car in the Tour of Britain Women, further illustrating safety issues.
- Adam Hansen notes a "hole in the system of rolling road closures" and the need for fixes.
- Plugge proposes riding laps on secured routes if racing on public roads is not feasible.