Taylor Phinney to ride Vuelta instead of Colorado in 2011

Taylor Phinney, the new generation, following George Hincapie on his last road race stage
Taylor Phinney, the new generation, following George Hincapie on his last road race stage

Taylor Phinney will be skipping the inaugural Pro Cycling Challenge in his home state to contest the Vuelta d’Espana instead.  It will be his first grand tour and he’s excited.  He’ll also be competing in the World Championships in Denmark in September and is hoping to do well in the time trial.