The Unseen Cost of Cycling's Elite Pursuit The death of 19 year old British cyclist Alex Tarling has sent shockwaves through the cycling community.
A teammate and friend to several prominent riders, including Tom Pidcock and Ethan Hayter, Tarling was competing at one of the highest levels in his age group when he tragically died after an accident during the Volta a Portugal.
The grueling stage races that form the backbone of professional cycling's calendar test riders' endurance, speed, and mental toughness over multiple days.