Matthew Brennan calls for cycling safety reforms after Tarling's death

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Matthew Brennan calls for cycling safety reforms after Tarling's death
Summary

Matthew Brennan has voiced strong criticism regarding the lack of safety changes in cycling following the death of Fin Tarling, who died on August 14 during the Volta a Portugal due to a collision with a van. Brennan emphasized his concerns at Tarling's funeral, stating that cycling organizations must prioritize rider safety. Highlighting the alarming trend, six cyclists have died in road races in the last three years. Brennan advocates for an independent body to enforce stricter safety regulations and pointed out that the current measures for smaller races, like the Volta a Portugal, are insufficient. The UCI recently proposed GPS trackers for better monitoring of riders during events.

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  • Fin Tarling died from a collision during the Volta a Portugal.
  • Matthew Brennan calls current cycling safety measures disgraceful.
  • Brennan suggests establishing an independent body for safety regulations.
  • Six riders have died in road races in the last three years.
  • The UCI proposed GPS trackers for better rider location tracking.
Latest Updates
  • 2:27 PMYahoo SportsDisgraceful nothing has changed after Tarling death - Brennan
  • 2:27 PMBBC SportDisgraceful nothing has changed after Tarling death - Brennan
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Britain's Matthew Brennan says it is "disgraceful that nothing has changed" in cycling to make the sport safer following the death of Fin Tarling last month.

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Britain's Matthew Brennan says it is "disgraceful that nothing has changed" in cycling to make the sport safer following the death of Fin Tarling last month.

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