Cavendish announces he's to become a father

Mark Cavendish and Peta Todd, London-Surrey Cycle Classic 2011

Mark Cavendish and partner Peta Todd both announced on Twitter today that they were to become parents.

"I'm happy to announce, beyond doubt, my proudest moment of this year..... @petatodd is pregnant. I'm going to be a daddy" Cavendish posted on his feed.

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