Volta a Portugal to continue, but without NSN Development Team, following death of Finlay Tarling

The stage of the Volta a Portugal 2026 from Melgaco to Fafe is suspended following the death of rider Finlay Tarling of Great Britain and the NSN Cycling Team in Fafe, Portugal, on August 14, 2026. (Photo by Miguel Lemos/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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The Volta a Portugal will continue this weekend, the race organisers confirmed, after the death of a rider, Finlay Tarling, on Friday.

Tarling, a 19-year-old Briton riding for the NSN Development Team, lost his life on stage 8 due to a reported collision with a car.

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