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Cyclists Criticize Safety After Tarling's Death

Professional cycling community expresses fury after 19-year-old Welsh rider Finlay Tarling died in collision with non-race vehicle during Volta a Portugal.

The rider's union, the CPA, has described itself as "furious" following Tarling's death during the eighth stage of the Portuguese race. The 19-year-old's brother, Netcompany Ineos professional Josh Tarling, was also competing in the event. sos-zagle.org.pl

Former professionals have labeled the race's safety measures as "catastrophic" after Tarling collided with a vehicle driving towards the peloton. The incident has sparked widespread anger across professional cycling, with many calling for immediate improvements to safety protocols in professional races.