JOSH TARLING will compete in the Vuelta a Espana this weekend, just days after the tragic death of his brother.

after colliding with a van during the eighth leg of the Volta a Portugal.

113th Tour de France 2026 - Stage 21Josh Tarling will compete in the Vuelta a Espana this weekend Credit: Getty National Lottery Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth GamesJosh’s younger brother, Finlay, died last week while competing in the Volta a Portugal Credit: Getty

His following the tragedy but vowed to compete in subsequent races having received support from the 19-year-old’s family.

Now, one week on from the horrific accident, his brother, Josh, will compete.

The 22-year-old will take to the start line for the Vuelta a Espana on Saturday.

Netcompany INEOS were the last of the 23 teams to confirm their line-up for the race while Tarling made a final decision.

A statement from Geraint Thomas, Director of Racing, read: “La Vuelta is a big opportunity for us to finish the Grand Tour season strongly.

“I’m confident in the team we’re taking and their ability to adapt to whatever the race throws at us over the next three weeks. It’ll be a tough race, because La Vuelta always is, but the team is united and looking forward to taking it on.”

“It also goes without saying that, as a Team, we all fully support Josh in his decision to take part in the race,” he added.

Tarling has also received the blessing of his parents, Michael and Dawn.

They wrote on Instagram: “On Saturday Joshua will be riding the Vuelta.

“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.”

A GoFundMe page, authorised by Michael and Dawn, has also been set up in memory of Findlay.

It has raised over £72,000 so far with the aim of funding the development of the next generations of young Welsh .