Following his return to racing at the Tour of Britain, Mark Cavendish continues his comeback from the shoulder he injured at the Tour de France on stage 4 with three consecutive one-day races this weekend.
The Briton, who withdrew himself from Worlds selection, will line up with his Dimension Data team at Friday's Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen, followed by the Primus Classic Impanis - Van Petegem, and Grand Prix d'Isbergues-Pas de Calais Sunday.
Cavendish won the Worlds in 2011 and was the silver medallist from Doha 2016 and was aiming to contest the September 24 race in Bergen.
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"I am gutted to say I won't be representing Great Britain this year at World Road Championships in Bergen, Norway," he wrote. "It was a goal I'd set to try and win this year, on a course that suits me at my peak and the strength in depth we have in the Great Britain Cycling Team.
"Unfortunately, I am still struggling with the broken shoulder I sustained from the crash at this years Tour de France, so withdrew myself as an option for selection last week. As always, I'll be supporting all my friends and colleagues as they strive for our next World Champ stripes after Lizzie's dominant ride in Richmond, 2 years ago. Good luck to you all and stay safe x."
Regular leadout men Mark Renshaw and Bernie Eisel will accompany Cavendish for the 1.HC and two 1.1 races with Reinardt Janse van Rensburg, Ryan Gibbons Johann van Zyl, and Nic Dougall also crucial for the finals of the races. Adrien Niyonshuti completes the team which will be unchanged for the three races.
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