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British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, dies in Volta a Portugal accident
Finlay Tarling, the younger brother of Netcompany Ineos rider, Josh Tarling, has been killed while racing in stage eight of the Volta a Portugal.
TL;DR
- Finlay Tarling, 19, died during stage eight of the Volta a Portugal.
- Reports suggest he was hit by a non-race vehicle travelling in the opposite direction.
- Tarling was a member of the NSN Development Team and a promising time-trial specialist.
- He had placed third in the under-23 time trial at the British National Championships.
- The race stage was neutralised, and the podium ceremony cancelled.
- Condolences have been expressed by the race organizers, UCI, Portuguese Prime Minister, and British Cycling.