Cyclist dies after car enters Volta a Portugal race route

Finlay Tarling, a 19-year-old Welsh cyclist, has died after a crash during the Volta a Portugal race. A car hit him during stage eight of the race. The driver was travelling in the opposite direction to the cyclists. Race stewards tried to warn the driver, but he did not stop in time. The Volta a Portugal is a major annual race held on public roads in Portugal. Organisers close the roads and use stewards to keep traffic away from riders. Race organisers confirmed Tarling's death on Friday. He rode for a British team and was one of the youngest competitors in the race. The crash has raised serious questions about how well traffic is controlled at professional cycling events.