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Can Cavendish Actually Compete For Stage Wins at the Tour?

Can Cavendish Actually Compete For Stage Wins at the Tour?

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Spencer Martin
Jun 22, 2021
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In a shocking turn of events on Monday, Deceuninck - QuickStep reversed their decision to send Sam Bennett, the highest-rated sprinter in the world according to PCS’ Sprinter Rankings, to the Tour de France, and instead, are sending Mark Cavendish, the 36-year-old former star who failed to win a single European road race between the 2017-2020 seasons.

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