Cavendish delighted with '07 season

It may still be in its infancy, but 21 year-old Mark Cavendish is thrilled with his season to date. In addition to the British rider's spectacular victory at the Scheldeprijs Vlaaderen, the T-Mobile rider has taken victory in stages three and six at the 4 Days of Dunkirk, in addition to the event's overall Points jersey.

"I'm happy with the win and thrilled that the season's going so well," he declared. "I'm very grateful to the strong team behind me, supporting me 100 per-cent."

Despite starting the season with an illness, the youngster has sent shockwaves through the professional peloton in his first season as a ProTour rider. "Without [the illness] I might even be on better form," he added.

Cavendish, who is currently training in Italy, has changed his race schedule to include the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya from May 21-27 where he hopes to add another stage victory to his growing palmeres.