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Porto-native Rui Oliveira wins Volta a Portugal stage in tribute to late Finlay Tarling

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.

via BBC|

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Tarling family asks cyclists to think of Finlay before riding

The family of 19-year-old Finlay Tarling, who died after a car collision during Stage 8 of the Volta a Portugal, issued a public statement thanking the cycling community and saying they couldn’t be prouder of his life. In a message posted with a photo of Finlay, Finlay’s parents asked riders heading out in the coming days to “give him a thought as you clip in.” Finlay rode for the NSN Development Team and was the brother of Josh Tarling. The NSN Development Team withdrew from the Volta, while the NSN WorldTour squad continued racing with the family’s full support.

via Cyclingnews|

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Tarling Tragedy Shadows Volta a Portugal as Police Probe Opens

Welsh 19-year-old cyclist Finlay Tarling died after a collision with a light vehicle during stage eight of the Volta a Portugal. Portuguese police are investigating the circumstances, including the van’s actions as riders were passing. The race was neutralized and resumed the next day, with tributes pouring in from teammates, rivals and officials.

via Outside Magazine|

#finlay-tarling #police-investigation #road-cycling

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Teen British cyclist dies after Volta a Portugal crash

Britain’s 19-year-old cyclist Finlay Tarling died after a serious crash during the Volta a Portugal’s eighth stage, which was neutralised; police are investigating a collision between a cyclist and a light goods vehicle, and tributes poured in from his NSN Cycling Team and family.

via nytimes.com|

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Tragic Crash at Volta a Portugal Claims 19-Year-Old Finlay Tarling

British development rider Finlay Tarling, 19, died after injuries from a crash at the Volta a Portugal. RTP reports suggest a vehicle unaffiliated with the race entered the course and collided with Tarling as he rode near the back of Stage 8; the race was suspended with about 20km remaining and award ceremonies were canceled. Tarling’s NSN Development Team and race organizers issued condolences, highlighting his bright potential and family connections (he is the brother of Josh Tarling). Tarling had been under a two-year contract with NSN and had shown promise in events like the GB national U23 time trial.

via Outside Magazine|

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Cycling community mourns Finlay Tarling after Volta a Portugal crash

Welsh cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, died after a collision with a vehicle during Stage 8 of the Volta a Portugal. The stage was neutralised and later cancelled as tributes poured in. Portuguese President António José Seguro and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro issued statements of deep sorrow and condolences to Tarling’s family, his NSN Development Team, the peloton, and the wider cycling community, with UCI President David Lappartient also expressing sadness.

via Cyclingnews|

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Tragic loss at Volta a Portugal: 19-year-old Finlay Tarling dies after mid-race crash

British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, died after a light goods vehicle traveling in the opposite direction collided with him mid-race during the Volta a Portugal’s eighth stage. The driver reportedly turned around to rejoin the race, was not identified, and Tarling suffered cardiorespiratory arrest despite rapid emergency response as the stage was neutralized and the podium canceled. Tarling, a rising talent and brother of Josh Tarling, was part of the NSN Development Team; his death prompted condolences from British Cycling, the Volta organization, and Portuguese officials.

via New York Post|

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