Mark Cavendish is not going for Eddy Merckx's record at the Tour de France, according to his trainer

The Manxman was a surprise pick for the Belgian squad as Sam Bennett was not fit enough to race

Mark Cavendish after winning the final stage of the Belgium Tour 2021
(Image credit: Getty Images)

Mark Cavendish will not be going for Eddy Merckx's record of 34 stage wins at the Tour de France 2021, according to his trainer.

The Deceuninck - Quick-Step sprinter was a surprise selection for the Tour as it was expected reigning green jersey champion Sam Bennett would be riding, despite being injured in training a few weeks earlier.

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