Cyclist Mark Cavendish features in a Guardian newspaper article today, based on his team's training camp in Mallorca.
The Laxey rider, who won the 15k Scratch race at last weekend's Revolution meeting, signed for T-mobile last season.
The picture essay shows Mark and his team mates undergoing physical and psychological tests.
Mark will start the Etoile de Besseges on February the sixth.
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