Lorena Wiebes wins opening stage of Tour of Britain Women
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Lorena Wiebes claimed victory in the opening stage of the Tour of Britain Women on August 19, 2026. Following the death of cyclist Finlay Tarling, she urged parents not to worry about their children's safety at cycling races. Wiebes' comments come amid heightened concerns related to race safety after recent events in the cycling community. The tour continues as competitors prepare for the following stages with ongoing discussions about race protocols and safety measures.
- •Lorena Wiebes wins the opening stage of the Tour of Britain Women.
- •Her victory comes in the wake of Finlay Tarling's death.
- •Wiebes emphasizes that parents should not fear for their children's safety.
- •The race continues with discussions on safety protocols within the cycling community.
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — 'Parents shouldn’t fear their children not coming home from a race'
- 6:13 PMBBC Sport — 'Parents shouldn’t fear their children not coming home from a race'
"Parents should not be scared their children might not come back from a cycling race following the death of Finlay Tarling, Lorena Wiebes says after winning the opening stage of the Tour of Britain Women.
"Parents should not be scared their children might not come back from a cycling race following the death of Finlay Tarling, Lorena Wiebes says after winning the opening stage of the Tour of Britain Women.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 6:13 PM'Parents shouldn’t fear their children not coming home from a race'
Parents should not be scared their children might not come back from a cycling race following the death of Finlay Tarling, Lorena Wiebes says after winning the opening stage of the Tour of Britain Women.
- BBC SportAug 19, 2026, 6:13 PM'Parents shouldn’t fear their children not coming home from a race'
Parents should not be scared their children might not come back from a cycling race following the death of Finlay Tarling, Lorena Wiebes says after winning the opening stage of the Tour of Britain Women.
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