MARK CAVENDISH yesterday scorched to the 16th Tour de France stage win of his career before hinting at the demons which lie beneath his combustible personality.

Great Britain's Mark Cavendish today scorched to the 16th Tour de France stage win of his career before hinting at the demons which lie beneath his combustible personality.

MARK CAVENDISH claimed a British record ninth Tour de France stage victory yesterday on a day when Ireland’s Nicolas Roche continued to impress.

Mark Cavendish produced another trademark sprint finish to claim his fifth stage victory of the Tour de France.

Spain's Alberto Contador has a firm grip on the overall lead as the Tour de France enters its final phase.