Josh Tarling competes in Vuelta a Espana after brother's death
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:36 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Josh Tarling will ride in the Vuelta a Espana starting on August 22, following the tragic death of his brother Finlay. Finlay Tarling, 19, died in a collision during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal. Josh, 22, is a time trial specialist and will compete for team Netcompany Ineos, supported by director Geraint Thomas. The cycling community is advocating for improved safety measures, sparked by the recent incident. The Vuelta a Espana is set to finish on September 13.
- •Josh Tarling will ride for Netcompany Ineos in the upcoming Vuelta a Espana.
- •Finlay Tarling died in a collision during the Volta a Portugal last Friday.
- •Calls for better safety standards in cycling have increased since Finlay's death.
- •The Vuelta a Espana runs from August 22 to September 13.
- 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Tarling to ride in Vuelta a Espana
- 2:30 PMBBC Sport — Josh Tarling to ride in Vuelta a Espana after brother's death
"Finlay Tarling, 19, died in a high-speed collision with a van, which had strayed on to the road during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.
"Finlay Tarling, 19, died in a high-speed collision with a van, which had strayed on to the road during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 2:36 PMJosh Tarling to ride in Vuelta a Espana
Finlay Tarling, 19, died in a high-speed collision with a van, which had strayed on to the road during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.
- BBC SportAug 20, 2026, 2:30 PMJosh Tarling to ride in Vuelta a Espana after brother's death
Finlay Tarling, 19, died in a high-speed collision with a van, which had strayed on to the road during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.
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