Taylor Phinney takes first win since comeback from serious leg injury (video)

Taylor Phinney sprints from a long way out to take his first win since 2014 having been out injured for 14 months

Taylor Phinney wins Stage 1 of the USA Pro Challenge in Steamboat Springs, CO (Casey B Gibson)

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Taylor Phinney sprinted from a long way out to win the first stage of the USA Pro Challenge on Monday - his first win since coming back from a 14-month layoff with injury.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.