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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Carl Markham

Finlay Tarling’s team issues update after cyclist dies in Portugal

  • The NSN Development Team has withdrawn from the Volta a Portugal following the death of 19-year-old rider Finlay Tarling.
  • Tarling, the younger brother of Ineos Grenadiers cyclist Josh Tarling, died following a “serious accident” while taking part in the eighth stage of the 166.8km route.
  • Race organisers confirmed the event would continue “in an atmosphere of profound mourning”, with all promotional celebrations cancelled for the final two days.
  • With the support of Tarling's family, the NSN WorldTour team will race on at the Czech Tour and the Arctic Race of Norway in his honour.
  • Portugal's National Republican Guard has launched an investigation to establish the circumstances of the fatal incident.

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Finlay Tarling’s team withdraws from race following teen cyclist’s death in Portugal

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