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Mark Cavendish claimed his fifth stage victory on this year's Tour de France as he again proved himself the fastest man in a bunch sprint after the 178 kilometers from Bourgoin-Jallieu to Aubenas.

Cavendish held off his green jersey rival Thor Hushovd while Alberto Contador finished in the safely in the main bunch to retain the yellow jersey with two stages remaining.

The second category climb of the Col de l'Escrinet just before the finish was expected to leave Cavendish at a disadvantage, but the Team Columbia rider rode superbly towards the front of the main peloton, closely tracked by Hushovd. Read full article »

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