Josh Tarling to ride in Vuelta a Espana after brother's death
Finlay Tarling, 19, died in a high-speed collision with a van, which had strayed on to the road during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.
Josh Tarling, the older brother of Finlay, who tragically passed away during the Volta a Portugal, will participate in the upcoming Vuelta a Espana. Finlay, a 19-year-old cyclist, lost his life in a high-speed collision with a van that had veered onto the road during the eighth stage of the Portuguese race. Josh, aged 22, will ride for his team, Netcompany Ineos, with Geraint Thomas, the team's director of racing, confirming it was Josh's personal choice.
The Vuelta a Espana, a three-week Grand Tour, commences on Saturday in Monaco, with its initial stage being a time trial, a discipline where Josh Tarling has demonstrated exceptional skill. Finlay and Josh's parents, Dawn and Michael, expressed their full support for their son's decision. They shared their heartbreak on social media, stating that the family had wholeheartedly backed Josh's choice, surrounded by a team that has consistently shown immense support.
The Tarling family mourns the loss of Finlay, who was described as their closest sibling, with Dawn adding that they have watched in pride as Joshua has been an incredibly loving and supportive big brother to Fin. Geraint Thomas, a former Tour de France winner, echoed the team's full support for Josh's decision, emphasizing that it is a natural choice given Finlay's love for time trials.
The tragic event has sparked discussions about the safety of smaller races, with calls for improved safety measures echoing from within the cycling community.
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