'This shouldn't happen' – Paul Seixas joins calls for greater rider safety following death of Finlay Tarling
'Honestly, it's terrible.

Paul Seixas: What Happened
Cyclingnews reported on Thursday, October 29, 2026 in a story involving Paul Seixas, Finlay Tarling, Il Lombardia. Here is how the report opens:
'Honestly, it's terrible. The problem is, he's not the only one' says French rider, reiterating thoughts of the peloton on from Il Lombardia protest…
It is one of many Cycling stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Tour de France and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: 'This shouldn't happen' – Paul Seixas joins calls for greater rider safety following death of Finlay Tarling
- Who’s involved: Paul Seixas, Finlay Tarling, Il Lombardia and Honestly
- League: Cycling
- First reported: Thursday, October 29, 2026 by Cyclingnews
Background: Tour de France
The Tour de France (pronounced [tuʁ də fʁɑ̃s]; lit. 'Tour of France') is an annual men's multiple-stage road cycling race held primarily in France. It is the oldest and most prestigious of the three Grand Tours, which include the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España.
The race was first organized in 1903 to increase sales for the newspaper L'Auto (which was an ancestor of L'Équipe) and has been held annually since, except from 1915 to 1918 and 1940 to 1946 due to the two World Wars. As the Tour gained prominence and popularity, the race was lengthened and gained more international participation.
Text from Wikipedia’s Tour de France article, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Paul Seixas?
'Honestly, it's terrible. The problem is, he's not the only one' says French rider, reiterating thoughts of the peloton on from Il Lombardia protest… Cyclingnews reported the story on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Who reported this CYC story?
Cyclingnews first reported it on Thursday, October 29, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Cycling news.
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