Cycling's governing body, the UCI, has proposed introducing GPS trackers at all professional road races to monitor riders' locations in real time. The move follows the death of British rider Fin Tarling last month during the Volta a Portugal, after he collided with a van that had strayed onto the course while he was riding alone, having become detached from the main peloton.

The UCI's Professional Cycling Council, comprising representatives from the governing body, riders, races and teams, said it would establish protocols for real-time tracking of riders and vehicles, starting with the World Tour and Women's World Tour. Similar technology was already trialled at last year's Road World Championships in Kigali, introduced following the 2023 death of 18-year-old Muriel Furrer, who went unlocated for over 80 minutes after crashing. Tarling's crash remains under investigation by Portuguese authorities, and further safety proposals discussed included standardising barrier safety near finish lines to reduce sprint pile-up risks. Any changes must still be approved by the UCI's executive committee following a further council meeting.