Briton's "Manx Missile", who has amassed 30 Tour stage wins, has appeared at every race since making his debut in 2007 but was cut from the eight-rider squad this week. Aldag had wanted Cavendish in the squad. "I think it would suit our strategy but ultimately it's a team owner decision," he said. "It's within my remit to select the team which I did and Mark was included and the team owner has the right to overrule me which he did." Cavendish, who is chasing Eddy Merckx's record of 34 Tour de France stage wins, said this week he was "heartbroken" not to be taking part in the Tour.

Source: The Star July 06, 2019 12:22 UTC