Cyclist Josh Tarling to compete in Tour of Spain after brother’s death
Summary
British cyclist Josh Tarling will ride in the Vuelta a España starting August 22, shortly after his brother Finlay died in a crash during a race in Portugal. Josh’s team and family support his decision to compete in this major cycling event.Key Facts
- Josh Tarling is a British cyclist who specializes in time trials.
- His brother Finlay Tarling, also a cyclist, died in a crash during the Tour of Portugal on August 14.
- Finlay was 19 years old and rode for the NSN Development Team, a UCI Continental team.
- Finlay died in a head-on collision with a vehicle not connected to the race.
- Josh is riding for the Netcompany-Ineos team in the Vuelta a España, which runs from August 22 to September 13.
- The team’s Director of Racing, Geraint Thomas, said they support Josh’s decision to race.
- Josh’s mother, Dawn Tarling, said their family supports him and that Finlay was proud of Josh’s cycling.
- The Vuelta a España is one of cycling’s three Grand Tours, important multi-stage races lasting about three weeks.
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