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Tour de France: Mark Cavendish looking to claim yellow jersey on stage one in Corsica

Thursday 20 June 2013 15:45, UK

Image: Mark Cavendish has never worn the coveted yellow jersey

Mark Cavendish will look to wear the Tour de France race leader's yellow jersey for the first time by winning the opening stage of this summer's race in Corsica.

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Cavendish goes into the Tour in fine form, having notched up 12 victories already this season, including five at the Giro d'Italia, where he also won the points classification.
Reliable lead-out
His lead-out train finally began to come good for him at the Giro after a series of faltering performances earlier in the season, and Aldag insists his star rider can depend on his team-mates to deliver him safely to sprints. "Mark will be able to count on the same leadout of the Giro d'Italia," Aldag added. "They are already tested in race situations and will be ready again. "Steegmans will be the last man, and Matteo Trentin will be the second to last man. But, all the team will be committed with Mark when the stage will fit his characteristics. "Tony Martin will be there to ride to the 'Flamme Rouge' [last 1km] on the flat stages. He will bring Matteo, Gert and Cav into the best position possible in the final kilometre." The Tour de France runs from June 29 to July 21.

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