CAVENDISH TALKS ABOUT HIS TOUR DE FRANCE STAGE WIN

Mark Cavendish rightly savoured every minute of his first ever Tour de France stage win in Chateauroux.

He put his hands on his head in disbelief as he crossed the finish line ahead of Oscar Freire (Rabobank), Erik Zabel (Milram) and Thor Hushovd (Credit Agricole), then raised both arms in the air before letting out a long ?Com?on!!!!? as he pointed one arm in the air.

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TOUR DE FRANCE 2008: STAGE REPORTS

Stage five: Cavendish takes first Tour win

Stage four: Schumacher wins TT and takes race lead

Stage three: Dumoulin wins stage from break

Stage two: Hushovd wins chaotic sprint

Stage one: Valverde wins

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TOUR DE FRANCE 2008: NEWS

Tour comment: Why Evans should be happy [stage four]

Millar: Still aiming for Tour yellow jersey [stage 4]

Who is Romain Feillu?

Cavendish disappointed with stage two result

Millar too close to Tour yellow jersey

Stage 2 preview: A sprint finish for Cavendish?

Millar happy after gains precious seconds in Plumelec

Valverde delighted with opening Tour stage win

Comment: Is Valverde's win a good thing for the Tour?

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TOUR DE FRANCE 2008: PHOTOS

Stage five

Stage four

Stage three

Stage two

Stage one

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TOUR DE FRANCE 2008: GUIDE

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News and features>>

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Tour 2008: Day by day summary

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