The British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, has died following an accident that occurred ⁠during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal race.Tarling ⁠was ​a Welsh time-trial specialist who had joined the NSN Development Team last ⁠year.“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Finlay Tarling at the Volta a Portugal ⁠today,” his team said. “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.”Race officials said in a statement: “The organisation of the Volta a Portugal and the Portuguese Cycling Federation express their most heartfelt condolences to the family of ‌Finlay Tarling, to his teammates, to the NSN Development Team, and to all his friends ​and loved ones.“In light of this tragic event, the race will be neutralized until reaching Fafe and, as a sign of respect and mourning, the podium ceremony ⁠scheduled for today will not take place.”Portugal’s RTP ​broadcaster said ​Tarling was hit by ​a non-race car driving in the opposite ​direction.The Portuguese president ‌António José Seguro expressed ​his condolences, saying Tarling’s death had “plunged the peloton, the tournament and the host nation into mourning.”More to follow