Teenage British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies after tragic incident in Volta a Portugal race

Teenage British cyclist Finlay Tarling died Friday pursuing a tragic incidental successful the Volta a Portugal race, NSN Cycling Team announced to societal media.

Tarling, 19, was tally implicit by a car that entered the road, according to section reports. The operator reportedly missed the signs from stewards and entered the roadworthy going successful the other absorption of the race.

"We are heartbroken to denote the passing of Finlay Tarling astatine the Volta a Portugal today," NSN Cycling Team said connected X. "Fin was a overmuch loved subordinate of our squad but astir importantly, helium was a son, a brother, and a person to truthful many. He volition beryllium profoundly missed."

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Finlay Tarling of Israel-Premier Tech climbs the Tumble Mountain during signifier 5 of the Tour of Great Britain from Pontypool to the Tumble connected Sept. 6, 2025, successful Wales, United Kingdom. (Huw Fairclough/Getty Images)

The incidental occurred during the eighth signifier of the race, betwixt Melgaço and Fafe successful bluish Portugal. Tarling was instantly attended to by doctors. It wasn’t wide if different riders were involved.

"At this infinitesimal of profound dismay, the enactment of the Volta a Portugal and the Portuguese Cycling Federation explicit their astir heartfelt condolences to the household of Finlay Tarling, to his teammates, to the NSN Development Team, and to each his friends and loved ones," organizers said connected X.

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Finlay Tarling of Israel-Premier Tech presents his parent with a clump of flowers up of signifier 5 of the Tour of Great Britain connected Sept. 6, 2025, successful Pontypool, Wales, United Kingdom. (Huw Fairclough/Getty Images)

The eighth signifier of the contention was stopped pursuing the incidental "as a motion of respect and mourning," organizers added.

Portuguese President António José Seguro and Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro some sent messages of condolence to the rider's family.

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Finlay Tarling of Great Britain and NSN Cycling Team competes during the 8th signifier from Melgaco to Fafe of the Volta a Portugal 2026 successful Fafe, Portugal, connected Aug. 14, 2026. (Miguel Lemos/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Tarling was the younger member of Ineos Grenadiers cyclist Joshua Tarling. Tarling represented Great Britain connected the roadworthy and track. He placed 2nd successful Stage 6 of the Tour du Rwanda earlier this year.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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