Cav begins green jersey campaign

Sat, 03 Jul 2010

Mark Cavendish

Manx cycling star Mark Cavendish starts his campaign to take the green jersey at this year's Tour de France today.

The Team Columbia rider won six stages in last year's event, but lost out in the points competition for the coveted green jersey.

The prologue takes place in Rotterdam, followed by the first stage from Rotterdam to Brussels.

Community, Culture and Leisure Minister David Cretney is backing Cav [play clip]