Mark Cavendish stage 12 tour de france 2008

Carlos Sastre may have won the Tour de France, but for many British fans this year's Tour will be remembered for one reason: Mark Cavendish.

The sprint specialist from the Isle of Man rewrote the history book by becoming the first British rider to win four stages of the Tour, doubling the previous record held by Barry Hoban since 1973.

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TOUR DE FRANCE 2008: STAGE REPORTS
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