'He was a good friend' – Seb Grindley dedicates victory to Finlay Tarling

Seb Grindley, who suffered a neck injury a year ago, secured a win at the North Yorkshire Grand Prix at Ampleforth Abbey, honoring the memory of his friends Finlay Tarling and Shane O'Brien. The Lidl-Trek Future Racing rider, wearing a black armband, dedicates the victory to Tarling, who tragically passed away this weekend, and O'Brien, who died earlier this year.

The race, formerly known as Ryedale Grand Prix, was held in rain-soaked conditions, presenting a challenging course for the competitors. Grindley managed to lead a nine-rider breakaway, with Tom Martin and Tom Armstrong from Wheelbase CabTech Castelli in pursuit. The race became tactical as it neared its finish, with Grindley ultimately winning the sprint.

Grindley had to overcome significant setbacks in his career, including breaking his vertebrae at the 2025 National Champs, which kept him out of racing for the remainder of the season. Post-recovery, he has been performing well, riding in two races that helped to regain his competitive edge. Grindley's win was particularly meaningful, as it came shortly after the tragic loss of two friends, whom he honored with his victory.