Mark Cavendish's chances of Tour de France selection hit by lack of racing

Rod Ellingworth and Mark Cavendish at the Saudi Tour
Rod Ellingworth and Mark Cavendish at the Saudi Tour (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Mark Cavendish’s chances of adding to his sprint win tally at this year’s Tour de France have been affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, Bahrain McLaren team manager Rod Ellingworth has admitted, with the team likely to be built around Mikel Landa's hopes of overall success.

Cavendish was left out of Dimension Data's Tour de France squad last year after battling with Epstein Barr virus. He moved to Bahrain McLaren for 2020 to make a clean start, teaming up with his old coach and mentor Ellingworth.

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