Mark Cavendish dropped off the back of the peloton on the penultimate climb of today's 186km 5th stage of the Tour de France.
However, he should be back on the start line for tomorrow's 199.5km Semur-en-Auxois to Bourg-en-Bresse stage, which is much flatter.
Saturday sees the Tour head into the Alps.
FC Isle of Man hoping to break Squires Gate curse
Ravens have lost all four meetings with Blackpool-based side so far
Hockey: Prem heavyweights Valkyrs A & Vikings A to meet in crunch clash
Both needing points to stay with league leaders Bacchas A (Fixtures: 9 Nov)
Rugby: Douglas welcome Northwich to Port-e-Chee
Ramsey host Southern Nomads in Manx Shield
Football: 'Old Boys' with chance to go top of Division 2
New Women's Floodlit Cup enters second week (Fixtures: 9-10 Nov)
