Mark Cavendish could ride Giro d'Italia in run-up to Tour de France record attempt

The more races the better, says Astana Qazaqstan boss Alexandre Vinokourov

Mark Cavendish Muscat Classic
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Mark Cavendish could ride the Giro d'Italia in the run-up to his attempt at breaking the Tour de France stage win record, Astana Qazaqstan team boss Alexandre Vinokourov has said.

Vinokourov was speaking at the Tour of Oman, reports our sister outlet Cyclingnews, saying that he had discussed the possibility of riding both races with Cavendish.

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