While training at home in Charlottesville, Virginia, Cannondale-Garmin rider Ben King crashed and has broken his right fibula.

"Ben King crashed yesterday when he hit a patch of ice while training. When he fell, he broke his right ankle. Due to the unstable nature of the fracture, he will undergo surgery tomorrow in his hometown of Charlottesville, VA.," said team physician Kevin Sprouse in a statement from the team.

King, who won his first pro race in 2015 during stage one of the Criterium International, gave more information on his Twitter account.

"Broke my fibula in a training crash. Thanks for all the prayers and good vibes. Surgery tomorrow AM. I'm in good hands and staying positive."

King has now had the surgery and revealed that it was a success on Twitter.