Mark Cavendish takes fourth stage win of 2013 Giro d'Italia

Mark Cavendish wins stage 13, Giro d'Italia 2013

Mark Cavendish became the first rider since Alessandro Petacchi in 2005 to win four stages in one Giro d'Italia, as he sprinted to his 101st victory since turning professional in Cherasco this afternoon.

Cavendish quickly sought refuge on the roadside after this victory, as the combination of the race's longest stage and a frantic finish took their toll.

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Nick Bull is an NCTJ qualified journalist who has written for a range of titles, as well as being a freelance writer at Beat Media Group, which provides reports for the PA Media wire which is circulated to the likes of the BBC and Eurosport. His work at Cycling Weekly predominantly dealt with professional cycling, and he now holds a role as PR & Digital Manager at SweetSpot Group, which organises the Tour of Britain.