The Unseen Risks of Racing: When the Road Becomes a Battlefield Cycling has become a global phenomenon, rivaling football and basketball in popularity.
However, beneath its glamour and high speed racing lies a harsh reality: the sport is not immune to tragedy.
Finlay Tarling's untimely death during stage eight of the Volta a Portugal serves as a stark reminder that even with advances in safety equipment and track design, cycling remains an inherently hazardous activity.