Mark Cavendish back in action after Tour de France shoulder injury

Mark Cavendish assisting team mate Gianni Meersman in French stage race, the Tour de l'Ain

Mark Cavendish on stage one of the Tour de l'Ain 2014

(Image credit: Graham Watson)

Mark Cavendish made his return to racing on Tuesday after crashing out of the opening stage of the Tour de France suffering from a separated shoulder.

Cavendish completed the opening prologue of the Tour de l'Ain in a highly creditable ninth spot behind stage winner and Omega Pharma-QuickStep team-mate Gianni Meersman.

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