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Finlay Tarling’s NSN team withdraw from Volta a Portugal day after his death
Finlay Tarling’s NSN Development team withdrew from the Volta a Portugal on Saturday, the day after the death of the 19-year-old British rider in an accident during the race.
TL;DR
- Finlay Tarling, a 19-year-old British rider, died following an accident during the Volta a Portugal.
- Tarling was reportedly involved in a head-on collision with a vehicle not connected to the race.
- His team, NSN Development Team, withdrew from the remainder of the race out of respect for Tarling.
- The race resumed on Saturday with a somber atmosphere, including a minute of silence and riders wearing black armbands.
- Organizers stated that sponsors canceled planned activities and the race would continue as a sporting competition, not a celebration.