Mark Cavendish (Team Columbia) (Image credit: Sirotti)
Just four days out from Milano-Sanremo, Columbia-Highroad's Mark Cavendish has indicated the possibility of la Primavera success with a strong win in the seventh and final stage of Tirreno-Adriatico.
"The other day I thought it would be my day, but I was beaten on the line," said Cavendish. "I had a point to prove today. My team kept the break's gap small and then I had the perfect lead out."
He's playing down his chances on Saturday, however, saying, "Sanremo is one of the most difficult races on the calendar, I am only 23 years old and don't expect too much.
"Sure, I'll go there to win it but if I don't then it's not a drama."
Perennial Sanremo contenders Robbie McEwen and Allan Davis finished in 15th and 10th place respectively, while Italy's Daniele Bennati took fourth.
