The president of the Portuguese Cycling Federation expressed his deep emotion following the tragic death of the young British cyclist during the Tour of Portugal.
Paul Seixas, president of the Portuguese Cycling Federation, expressed his deep shock on Tuesday following the death of British cyclist Finlay Tarling, who died on Monday at the age of 21 after a crash during the Tour of Portugal.
"I am shocked by this tragedy," declared Seixas in a statement sent to AFP. "Finlay was a young rider with an exceptional future ahead of him. His death is a terrible loss for his family, his team, and the entire cycling community."
The accident occurred during the third stage of the race, linking Portimão to Lagos in the Algarve region. According to initial findings from the Portuguese Judicial Police, Tarling lost control of his bicycle on a descent and hit a wall before falling into a ravine. Despite rapid intervention by emergency services, the young rider succumbed to his injuries.
This tragedy has reignited the debate over safety conditions in professional cycling, particularly on Portuguese roads. Several riders had already expressed concerns about the dangerous nature of certain stages in recent days.
"We must do everything possible to prevent such accidents from happening again," insisted Seixas, announcing the opening of an internal investigation into the circumstances of the accident. "The safety of riders must remain our absolute priority."
Finlay Tarling, who rode for the Alpecin-Deceuninck team, was considered one of the most promising young talents in British cycling. His death marks the third fatal accident in professional cycling this season.
"I am shocked by this tragedy," declared Seixas in a statement sent to AFP. "Finlay was a young rider with an exceptional future ahead of him. His death is a terrible loss for his family, his team, and the entire cycling community."
The accident occurred during the third stage of the race, linking Portimão to Lagos in the Algarve region. According to initial findings from the Portuguese Judicial Police, Tarling lost control of his bicycle on a descent and hit a wall before falling into a ravine. Despite rapid intervention by emergency services, the young rider succumbed to his injuries.
This tragedy has reignited the debate over safety conditions in professional cycling, particularly on Portuguese roads. Several riders had already expressed concerns about the dangerous nature of certain stages in recent days.
"We must do everything possible to prevent such accidents from happening again," insisted Seixas, announcing the opening of an internal investigation into the circumstances of the accident. "The safety of riders must remain our absolute priority."
Finlay Tarling, who rode for the Alpecin-Deceuninck team, was considered one of the most promising young talents in British cycling. His death marks the third fatal accident in professional cycling this season.
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Source: Ouest-France