Cavendish is always a favourite if the course is flat, says Aldag

Mark Cavendish wins the World Road Championships in Copenhagen in 2011

Mark Cavendish wins the World Road Championships in Copenhagen in 2011 (Image credit: Cyclingnews)

Rolf Aldag has given Mark Cavendish a boost ahead of the World Championships road race on Sunday, telling Cyclingnews that even if not at 100 per cent he will line-up as one of the favourites for the rainbow jersey on Sunday.

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