Cavendish surprises with Tour stage win and press conference

Mark Cavendish on podium, Tour de France 2011, stage five

Mark Cavendish sprinted to win number 16 in the Tour de France today in Cap Fréhel. It was a surprise victory for some, who thought he'd fail on the windy, twisty and undulating finish to hold off the likes of Philippe Gilbert.

The surprises didn't stop there. Cavendish continued his strong performance in a post-stage press conference.

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