Manxman Mark Cavendish (pictured) finished in a fine 10th place in today's fourth stage of the Tour de France.
The193 kilometre stage was won by New Zealander Thor Hushovd, who won a bunch sprint to take victory.
Fabian Cancellara retains the yellow jersey going into tomorrow's stage five.
After crashing out of contention in the first two stages, twenty-two year old Cavandish has had a good couple of days, having finished 9th in stage four yesterday.
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