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Josh Tarling is set to ride in the Vuelta a Espana to honour his younger brother Finlay, who died following a serious accident during the Volta a Portugal.
Finlay Tarling, 19, was riding for the NSN Development Team and taking part in the eighth stage in the north of the country on August 14 when a collision occurred with a non-race light goods vehicle, which had entered onto the course.
Time trial specialist Josh Tarling, 22, has now been named in the Netcompany-Ineos team for the season’s final Grand Tour, la Vuelta a Espana, with his parents, Dawn and Michael, posting an emotional tribute on Instagram.
“On Saturday, Joshua will be riding the Vuelta,” the social media message read.
“He has chosen to do so in honour of his brother Fin, with the full support of his family, surrounded by a team who have been incredibly supportive of whatever decision he made.
“I could not have wished for two boys who were closer growing up and into adulthood we have watched with pride as Joshua has been the most loving and supportive big brother to Fin. Following this devastating news, he has been an incredible strength for us all.
“Finlay was so incredibly proud of his big brother, and would be watching nose to the TV and shouting as he competed. So it is right that Josh honours that love and pride by doing what Fin always loved watching him do.”
The Vuelta a Espana begins in Monaco on Saturday and finishes on September 13 in Granada.
Netcompany-Ineos director of racing Geraint Thomas, the former Tour de France winner, added the team’s backing for fellow Welshman Josh.
“It goes without saying that, as a team, we all fully support Josh in his decision to take part in the race,” Thomas said on the team’s website.
