Cavendish looking forward to Abu Dhabi
Mark Cavendish will be watching the Abu Dhabi Tour rather than racing it this week but, as the race’s ambassador, he has headed out to the Middle East to take in the action. Cavendish ended his season early after a crash at the Tour of Britain required him to undergo surgery on his shoulder.
Despite having to sit this one out, he’s looking forward to watching what is set to be the last big hurrah for most of the peloton. “I’m really excited about the racing in the Abu Dhabi Tour as the season’s grand finale. It’s a beautiful country with a growing fan base in cycling,” said Cavendish.
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“The organisers are putting on a great race that is sprinter-friendly, but with the overall winner being decided on stage 3 on the summit finish up Jebel Hafeet for sure. So there’s something for all the top riders and teams. The best and most unique stage of the race will be the final stage on the Yas Marina Formula 1 race track at night under lights – criterium-style racing with 20 laps of 5.5km. Brilliant for the fans and a special occasion for the riders and teams too. What a way to finish the race season for everyone.”
The Abu Dhabi Tour begins this Thursday 8 October, with the likes of Il Lombardia winner Vincenzo Nibali and Cavendish’s teammate Tom Boonen in the line-up.
— Team Sky (@TeamSky) October 5, 2015
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