Anger over death of cyclist Finlay Tarling after crash in Portugal

• Nineteen-year-old Welsh cyclist Finlay Tarling died following a collision with a non-race vehicle during stage eight of the Volta a Portugal.
• The vehicle accessed the course before the race convoy's broom wagon had passed, striking Tarling as he attempted to rejoin the peloton .
• The riders' union , Cyclistes Professionnels Associés, expressed anger over the tragedy and called for urgent overhauls to racing safety measures.
• The incident highlights growing concerns over safety protocols in professional cycling following a series of recent fatal crashes and course breaches.
• Stage eight was neutralised and Tarling's team NSN Development withdrew, with the peloton paying tribute through minutes of silence, black armbands, and dedicated wins.

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‘Furious’ cycling community calls for change after death of 19-year-old rider Finlay Tarling