Hungry Gorilla set to overpower sprint rivals

Mark Cavendish (right) edges out Andre Greipel (left) to win stage fourCredit: Getty Images

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Mark Cavendish equalled Bernard Hinault’s tally of 28 Tour de France stage victories in dramatic style in Angers yesterday.

In a pulsating finish that belied what was otherwise a sedate stage, the Manx Missile’s last-gasp bike throw saw him overtake German champion Andre Greipel in the final metres and add to his victory on stage one at odds of 5-1.

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Matthew IrelandRacing Post Sport

Published on 4 July 2016inCycling tips

Last updated 18:45, 4 July 2016

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