'I really think that is disgraceful' – Matthew Brennan calls for new safety body as 'nothing has changed' following Finlay Tarling's death
Visma-Lease a Bike rider says 'it feels the world has moved on' from the tragedy
British cyclist Matthew Brennan has called for an independent safety body in cycling, expressing distress over the lack of change following the death of Finlay Tarling. Tarling, a 19-year-old, died on August 14 after colliding with a non-race vehicle during the Volta a Portugal. Speaking to BBC Sport, Brennan stated that it was "disgraceful" that nothing had changed after Tarling's death.
He emphasized that the world seemed to have moved on, yet the issue remained unresolved. Brennan suggested the establishment of an independent body to hold organizations, the UCI, and others accountable, ensuring rider safety remains a priority. The UCI responded by calling for safety tracking systems to be implemented across all professional road races promptly.
Tarling's funeral was held in Aberystwyth, Wales, last Thursday, and his team, NSN Cycling, has established an annual scholarship in his name to support young Welsh cyclists.
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