Taylor Phinney wins, Amgen Tour of California, Stage 5
Taylor Phinney (BMC Racing) broke his left leg in two places as a result of a crash during the USA Cycling Professional Road Championships on Sunday, the day after winning the US time trial title.
The injury means that Phinney will now miss his debut Tour de France in July, when the race starts in Yorkshire.
Taylor Phinney takes solo win on Tour of California stage five
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