Elynor Backstedt – Wales’ most promising young cyclist – has suffered a huge setback after breaking her leg in a training accident on Sunday.

The world championship junior bronze medallist, who has been in her debut World Tour season, suffered a spiral fracture of the tibia – her shinbone – in a crash.

The injury is likely to require surgery, although her team – Trek-Segafredo – have not yet confirmed when that will take place.