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British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, has died after a tragic accident during the Volta a Portugal.

The Welsh teenager was riding in the eighth stage of the race when the incident occurred on a 166.8km route to Fafe.

In a statement, NSN said: 'We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Finlay Tarling at the Volta a Portugal today.

'Fin was a much loved member of our team but most importantly, he was a son, a brother, and a friend to so many. He will be deeply missed.

'Our deepest condolences go out to Fin's parents Michael and Dawn, his brother Josh, and everyone who was lucky enough to call Fin a friend.'

British cyclist Finlay Tarling died in a serious accident during a race in Portugal on Friday

In a post on X, the Portuguese Cycling Federation spoke of their 'most heartfelt condolences to the family of Finlay Tarling, to his team-mates, to the NSN Development Team, and to all his friends and loved ones'.

The organisation added that the usual podium ceremony would not take place out of 'respect and mourning'.

Portugal's president Antonio José Seguro said Tarling's death 'saddens the peloton, the race, and the country that welcomed him'.

Seguro offered his 'deepest condolences to the family of Finlay Tarling, to his teammates at NSN Development Team, and to the entire cycling community, joining in their grief with deep emotion.'

Tarling is the younger brother of Josh, a world champion cyclist on the track and stage winner at last year's Giro d'Italia.

Portuguese newspaper A Bola reported that the incident had reporting been caused by a vehicle that did not belong to the race.

The report stated that the driver had allegedly disregarded signs by the race organisation and travelled in the opposite direction to the race.

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