Astana Qazaqstan says rider 'felt a small fever this morning'
Mark Cavendish has not taken part in today's sixth stage of the UAE Tour due to 'sickness.'
In a short statement earlier, his team - Astana Qazaqstan - confirmed the 'Manx Missile' did not contest today's race after he 'felt a small fever this morning.'
The team adds the decision will give Cavendish 'time to recover better ahead of his next races.'
Elsewhere, Astana Qazaqstan managed a positive result earlier with sprinter Gleb Syritsa finishing in fifth place.
The seventh and final phase of the tour is due to take place tomorrow (25 February) with a 161km route from Al Ain to Jebel Hafeet.
🇦🇪 MEDICAL UPDATE: @uae_tour @MarkCavendish won’t start today due to a sickness. The rider felt a small fever this morning and after discussion, SD and medical staff decided to let the rider time to recover better ahead of his next races. #UAETour
— Astana Qazaqstan Team (@AstanaQazTeam) February 24, 2024
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