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British Cyclist Finlay Tarling Dies in Portugal

British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, has died after an accident during stage eight of the Volta a Portugal.

Finlay Tarling, a 19-year-old Welsh cyclist riding for NSN Development Team, has been killed in an accident during stage eight of the Volta a Portugal. According to reports in Portuguese and French media, the younger brother of Netcompany Ineos rider Josh Tarling was hit by a non-race vehicle traveling in the opposite direction to the peloton. saltysenoritaaz.org

The NSN Development Team expressed being "heartbroken" by the loss of their young rider. While details are still being confirmed, the cycling community has begun mourning the tragic passing of the promising young cyclist who was competing in his first professional races.