
The Manx Express Mark Cavendish has become the most successful cyclist Britain has ever produced.
The 24 year-old from Laxey won today’s (Sunday) second stage of the Tour de France from Monaco to Brignoles - giving him his 42nd career win.
That beat the previous British record set by Chris Boardman.
Today's victory means he already leads the points competition.
Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara retained the leader's yellow jersey.
On Monday, stage three takes the riders from Marseille to La Grande-Motte.


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