Tarling's team withdraws from Volta a Portugal after Briton's death
Finlay Tarling's team, NSN, withdraws from the remaining stages of the Volta a Portugal following the British cyclist's death.
Finlay Tarling, a 19-year-old Welsh cyclist, passed away after an accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal. The race resumed on Saturday, with Tarling's team, NSN Development, withdrawing from the remaining stages. Finlay's father, Michael, expressed gratitude for the messages of support received, acknowledging the profound impact his son had on many lives.
The race resumed with a minute's silence, and riders observed the same tribute during the Czech Tour and the Arctic Race of Norway. Authorities investigated the incident, determining that Tarling's collision with a vehicle resulted from cutting the corner on a bend. The Volta a Portugal race organizers noted that the remaining stages would proceed with respect and mourning, canceling activities by the race's main sponsors.
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- British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies at 19 after crash at Volta a Portugal timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- Tour of Portugal continues with 'no celebration' after Tarling death sports.yahoo.com
