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Mark Cavendish says the flatter route which has been revealed for the 2012 Tour de France could help his dual aim of Tour success and Olympic gold.
The 'Manx Missile' will defend his sprinters' green jersey in the three-week Tour next summer, which ends just under a week before the Olympic road race.
As he prepares to head to Paris for this year's Tour presentation, Cav says he is excited about the new challenges he faces as a member of Team Sky:
FC Isle of Man seeking league boost against Longridge Town
Ravens currently on three-match losing run in NWCFL Premier Division
Hockey: Mixed cup semi-finals take centre stage
Shot at silverware in a few weeks' time up for grabs
Football: Wayne Brown appointed IoM Women's Team Manager
He succeeds Wayne Lisy who stood down in August
Rugby: Douglas to renew old rivalries at Manchester
Both Vagabonds sides also on the road this weekend
