Mark Cavendish returns to racing today as he hones form ahead of Tour de France

Tour de Slovénie is Cavendish's first race since March

Mark Cavendish. Photo: Yuzuru Sunada

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)
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Mark Cavendish returns to racing for the first time since Milan-San Remo, taking to the start line of the Tour de Slovénie on Thursday.

The Dimension Data rider has been suffering from glandular fever since April, and has not raced since finishing 101st in Milan-San Remo on March 18.

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Henry Robertshaw

Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.