Ghent Six Day: Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish sitting third after opening night

Belgian duo of Kenny De Ketele and Moreno De Pauw lead the way in early stages

Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins at the 2016 Ghent Six Day (Watson)

(Image credit: Watson)

Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish enjoyed a steady start to the Ghent Six Day, sitting in third place after the first night.

The event is currently being led by the Belgian duo of Kenny De Ketele and Moreno De Pauw, who beat Wiggins and Cavendish in the London Six Day in October, with Elia Viviani and Iljo Keisse in second.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.