Cycling chiefs criticised for response to Fin Tarling’s death: ‘This simply cannot happen’
Richard Plugge criticises UCI for its lack of action ‘Riders must be certain they can race on a safe course’ Richard Plugge, the manager of the two-time Tour de France winner, Jonas Vingegaard, has criticised cycling’s governing body, the UCI, for a lack of action following the death of the teenage rider Fin Tarling 10 days ago and said cycling’s leading teams should take responsibility for ensuring safety in races.
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Richard Plugge criticises UCI for its lack of action ‘Riders must be certain they can race on a safe course’ Richard Plugge, the manager of the two-time Tour de France winner, Jonas Vingegaard, has criticised cycling’s governing body, the UCI, for a lack of action following the death of the teenage rider Fin Tarling 10 days ago and said cycling’s leading teams should take responsibility for ensuring safety in races.
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Cycling chiefs criticised for response to Fin Tarling’s death: ‘This simply cannot happen’
Richard Plugge criticises UCI for its lack of action ‘Riders must be certain they can race on a safe course’ Richard Plugge, the manager of the two-time Tour de France winner, Jonas Vingegaard, has criticised cycling’s governing body, the UCI, for a lack of action following the death of the teenage rider Fin Tarling 10 days ago and said cycling’s leading teams should take responsibility for ensuring safety in races.
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Cycling chiefs criticised for response to Fin Tarling’s death: ‘This simply cannot happen’
Richard Plugge criticises UCI for its lack of action ‘Riders must be certain they can race on a safe course’ Richard Plugge, the manager of the former Tour de France winner, Jonas Vingegaard, has criticised cycling’s governing body, the UCI, for a lack of action following the death of Fin Tarling 10 days ago and said that cycling’s leading teams should take responsibility for ensuring safety in races. “Neither UCI pr
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