Porto-native Rui Oliveira wins Volta a Portugal stage in tribute to late Finlay Tarling
TL;DR
Rui Oliveira, a Porto native, won the final stage of the Volta a Portugal in Porto and dedicated the victory to the family of late British rider Finlay Tarling, who died after a crash on stage eight; Tarling’s NSN Development withdrew, while race leader Alexis Guerin secured the overall title. Oliveira celebrated his first professional road win, wearing armbands in Tarling’s memory and reflecting pride in a home victory.
- Volta a Portugal: Rui Oliveira dedicates stage 10 win to family of the late Finlay Tarling BBC
- Cyclists criticise ‘catastrophic’ safety measures after Finlay Tarling’s death The Guardian
- 'If you're heading out on your bike in the next few days give him a thought as you clip in' – Finlay Tarling's parents issue public message following son's death Cyclingnews
- British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, dies after accident at Volta a Portugal The New York Times
- Cycling team withdraws from Volta a Portugal after rider's death ESPN
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on BBC