Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins are 'absolutely fine' with each other

Mark Cavendish moves to distance himself from the alleged rift between himself and Bradley Wiggins

Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish win the Madison, Track World Championships 2016

(Image credit: Andy Jones)

First British Cycling's acting head denied it, then Sir Bradley Wiggins himself, and now Mark Cavendish has rebuffed claims that he and Wiggins had fallen out during the Rio Olympics.

In an interview before the team pursuit qualification got underway, Cavendish said that Wiggins was "super-stressed" and wanted "to be the hero", meaning he wasn't utilised in any of the team pursuit rides, this despite leaving the Tour de France early in preparation.

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1