Finlay Tarling killed in Volta a Portugal

[wbm5]

The family were at the nationals supporting Josh a few years ago. I've been thinking about them since I saw the horrible news. It's so sad.

 

[mididoctors]

It's a really dangerous sport. Shouldn't of happened

 

[Domus]

The women’s peloton had problems a couple of years ago with cars on the course and cancelled the race in Portugal. The organisers said they should just get on with it.

 

[ivegotabike]

It happens. Marshals can only cover so many junctions and drivers can appear out of private drives / elsewhere / just ignore marshals.

We had speeding motorbikes getting into the race convoy at the weekend despite the best efforts of the vehicles at the rear. Fortunately there were no collisions but it was a bit too close for comfort.

The Volta rolling road closures are managed by the Public Security Police and the Republican National Guard. This isn't a few volunteer marshalls in their own car with an orange beacon on top. The expectations of the riders / race traffic regarding the effectiveness of the road closure is high.

The protocols for such things were supposedly enhanced after the Tour Feminin des Pyrenees in 2023 - where the riders went on strike during the race due to safety concerns, and the UCI eventually cancelled the last stage when most of the teams refused to ride.

 

[rich p]

Beyond words. So sad.
We're all vulnerable on busy roads even in our minor way but these pros put their health and safety on the line day, day out.