Fin Tarling’s death casts shadow over Tour of Britain as safety fears loom large

The men's Tour of Britain begins on Wednesday in Lincoln with the opening 187km stage, taking place under the shadow of the death of Welsh cyclist Fin Tarling. Tarling's former team NSN Cycling, which includes Olympic medallist Ethan Vernon, one of Tarling's closest friends, will line up at the start for a minute's applause in his memory. The event comes amid growing safety concerns in professional cycling following a spate of serious recent crashes.