Manx Missile beats Greipel to line
Mark Cavendish has claimed his first victory of the new cycling season.
He's won the opening stage of the Abu Dhabi Tour, a 189km route which was described as one for the sprinters.
Marcel Kittel wasn't involved in the dash for the line but another German sprinter Andre Greipel was beaten by the Manx Missile.
It's the 144th victory of his career.
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