Cavendish caps Sky's successful Tour with 'incredible' win in Paris

Mark Cavendish wins final stage, Tour de France 2012, stage 20
By Cycling Weekly
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Mark Cavendish capped Sky's ride over the last three weeks by winning the final stage of the Tour de France today in Paris. His win, a record fourth consecutive victory on the Champ Élysées, came thanks to his team-mate and overall winner, Bradley Wiggins.

Cavendish has won every stage in Paris since 2009. This year in Sky's kit and the rainbow colours of world champion, he became the first World Champion to win on the Champ Élysées.

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