Fin Tarling’s death casts shadow over Tour of Britain as safety fears loom large
Minute’s applause to take place in Lincoln on Wednesday
TL;DR
- Fin Tarling's death during the Volta a Portugal has heightened concerns about rider safety.
- The effectiveness of rolling road closures, used in both the Volta a Portugal and the Tour of Britain, is being questioned.
- Maeve Plouffe reported a near-miss with civilian vehicles during the women's Tour of Britain, days after Tarling's fatal accident.
- Race organizers state they adhere to UCI regulations and work with multiple agencies for safety planning.
- The professional rider association president noted a "hole in rolling road closures" that needs fixing.
- Tom Pidcock paid tribute to the Tarling family after winning the World Mountain Bike title.