Josh Tarling to race Spanish Vuelta following brother's tragic death
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:52 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Josh Tarling is set to participate in the Spanish Vuelta starting this weekend, just over a week after the death of his brother, Finlay. Finlay Tarling was killed during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal when struck by a vehicle. Josh, 22, returns to the Vuelta after making his debut in 2024 and completing his first Tour de France last month. He is part of the Netcompany Ineos team, which publicly supports his decision to race amid this family tragedy. The Vuelta kicks off with an individual time trial in Monaco on Saturday, where Tadej Pogačar aims for a Grand Tour hat trick.
- •Josh Tarling races in the Spanish Vuelta starting this weekend.
- •His brother Finlay died in an accident during the Volta a Portugal.
- •Finlay was also a time-trial specialist.
- •Josh returns to the Vuelta after debuting in 2024.
- •The race begins with a technical individual time trial.
- 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — Tarling third in Vuelta opener after brother's death
- 6:03 PMBBC Sport — Tarling third in Vuelta opener after brother's death
- 6:52 PMYahoo Sports — British cyclist Josh Tarling to ride Vuelta a Espana in honour of brother killed in fatal crash
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Welsh rider Josh Tarling to race Spanish Vuelta a week after death of his brother Finlay
"Welsh rider Josh Tarling is set to take part in the Spanish Vuelta starting this weekend, just over a week after his brother Finlay Tarling was killed in the Volta a Portugal. Netcompany Ineos named its team for the race on Thursday, including the 22-year-old time trial specialist Josh, who returns to the Vuelta after making his debut in 2024 and a month after completing his first Tour de France. “We all fully support Josh in his decision to take part in the race,” team race director Geraint Thomas said.
"Britain's Josh Tarling finishes third in the opening stage of the Vuelta a Espana just eight days after his brother Fin lost his life in a crash.
"Britain's Josh Tarling finishes third in the opening stage of the Vuelta a Espana just eight days after his brother Fin lost his life in a crash.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 6:03 PMTarling third in Vuelta opener after brother's death
Britain's Josh Tarling finishes third in the opening stage of the Vuelta a Espana just eight days after his brother Fin lost his life in a crash.
- BBC SportAug 22, 2026, 6:03 PMTarling third in Vuelta opener after brother's death
Britain's Josh Tarling finishes third in the opening stage of the Vuelta a Espana just eight days after his brother Fin lost his life in a crash.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 6:52 PMBritish cyclist Josh Tarling to ride Vuelta a Espana in honour of brother killed in fatal crash
Finlay Tarling died following a fatal crash during a race in Portugal last week
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 5:16 PMWelsh rider Josh Tarling to race Spanish Vuelta a week after death of his brother Finlay
Welsh rider Josh Tarling is set to take part in the Spanish Vuelta starting this weekend, just over a week after his brother Finlay Tarling was killed in the Volta a Portugal. Netcompany Ineos named its team for the race on Thursday, including the 22-year-old time trial specialist Josh, who returns to the Vuelta after making his debut in 2024 and a month after completing his first Tour de France. “We all fully support Josh in his decision to take part in the race,” team race director Geraint Thomas said.
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