Blow for Cavendish.MARK CAVENDISH Mark Cavendish is a cyclist from the Isle of Man (born 21 May 1985). Originally a track cyclist competing in the Madison, points race, and scratch race, he moved on to become a professional road racing cyclist in 2007. has given up hope of claiming the green jersey at the Tour De France after he was docked points for dangerous sprinting. The 24-year-old was incensed by a decision to wipe all the points he earned on Saturday's 14th stage after Tour organisers judged he had driven Thor Hushovd Thor Hushovd (born January 18, 1978 in Grimstad, Norway) is a professional road bicycle racer, presently rider for the Crédit Agricole Professional team. Hushovd is renowned for his Sprinting and Time Trialing prowess. , his rival for the sprinter's crown, too close to barriers. Hushovd had himself lodged the appeal to race organisers, which also aggrieved Cavendish, who now finds him a nearunassailable 18 points behind the Norwegian. * Spaniard Alberto Contador Alberto Contador Velasco (born 6 December 1982 in Madrid, Spain) is a professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team and winner of the 2007 Tour de France. While he competes for the overall titles, he is considered a climbing specialist. seized the leader's yellow jersey with victory on the 207.5km15th stage yesterday from Pontarlier to Verbier in the Alps. He leads by 1min 37 seconds from American Lance Armstrong with Britain's Bradley Wiggins a further 1min 46 behind. CAPTION(S): Amir Khan celebrates |
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