Wamsley sidelined for Tour of California and Philly

Rob Britton (Bissell)

Rob Britton (Bissell) (Image credit: Mitchell Clinton/www.clintonphoto.com)

Bissell's sprinter Kyle Wamsley will be forced to sit out of the upcoming Amgen Tour of California after breaking his collarbone in three places during the fourth and final stage of the Joe Martin Stage Race on Sunday. His ultimate goal of winning the TD Bank Philadelphia International Cycling Championships on June 6 will also be put on hold until next year.

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