Ben Swift, Tour of Britain 2011, stage two (cancelled)

Ben Swift is out of this year's Giro d'Italia after fracturing his right shoulder in a training ride today. He will be replaced by Jeremy Hunt.

"Well that is my Giro over, had a very heavy crash out on the bike today very disappointed not to be able to start. Further checks tomorrow," Swift said via Twitter.

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