The cyclists' union has expressed 'fury' over the death of British rider Fin Tarling during Friday's stage of the Volta a Portugal and is calling for better helmets, according to the BBC.
Key facts
- British rider Fin Tarling died during Friday's stage of the Volta a Portugal, according to the BBC.
- The cyclists' union expressed 'fury' over the death, the BBC reported.
- The union is calling for better helmets following the death, according to the BBC.
British cyclist Fin Tarling died during Friday’s stage of the Volta a Portugal, according to the BBC.
The cyclists’ union expressed ‘fury’ over the death, the BBC reported, and is calling for better helmets.
The Volta a Portugal is a professional stage race, and Tarling was competing in Friday’s stage at the time of his death. The circumstances surrounding the death were not detailed in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The union's call for better helmets, as reported by the BBC, places rider safety at the centre of the response to Tarling's death.
Frequently asked questions
Who was Fin Tarling?
Fin Tarling was a British cyclist who died during Friday's stage of the Volta a Portugal, according to the BBC.
What is the cycling union calling for?
The cyclists' union is calling for better helmets following Tarling's death, according to the BBC.
Where did the death occur?
Tarling died during Friday's stage of the Volta a Portugal, a professional stage race.