'It's right Josh honours that love and pride' – Josh Tarling to ride Vuelta a España, a week after the death of his brother, Finlay
His parents write that Josh has been an "incredible strength"
Josh Tarling will compete in the Vuelta a España a week after his brother Finlay's death in a tragic accident during the Volta a Portugal. Finlay lost his life on stage eight of the Portuguese race last Friday when he was struck by a non-race driver. Just over a week later, Josh will start the Vuelta in Monaco on Saturday, having been added to Netcompany-Ineos's roster for the Spanish Grand Tour.
Ineos director of racing Geraint Thomas expressed support for Josh's decision to participate in the race, with the team also backing his choice. Josh's parents, Dawn and Michael, shared their pride in their sons' close bond and their brother's decision to honor Finlay's memory through his participation in the Vuelta. Josh aims to target the Vuelta's two individual time trials, one in Monaco and another in Jerez de la Frontera, should he successfully complete the race.
Despite not having won an individual time trial in road cycling in 2026, Josh is among the favorites for the flat 32.1km time trial in Jerez, given his previous Grand Tour victory experience. A GoFundMe page has been created to raise money for young Welsh riders in Finlay's memory, and it has already raised over £70,000 in less than a week.
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