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Mark Cavendish a green machine
06.07.09
Sprint king Mark Cavendish hailed his Columbia team-mates after the Briton surged to victory in stage two of the Tour de France.
The 24-year-old (left), who has now overtaken Chris Boardman as Britain's most successful cyclist with 42 career wins, said: “This team is superb. I had eight riders riding for me and I was just glad I could finish it off. It was perfect.”
Cavendish's fifth Tour stage win in 40-degree heat also saw him take the green jersey for the race's leading sprinter.
“Wearing the green jersey is one of the biggest achievements a sprinter can have,” he added. “It's a beautiful moment for me.
“An Englishman is the worst you can put in this heat. The green can cover my red body.”
