Cavendish wins his fifth Tour stage
Mark Cavendish produced another trademark sprint finish to claim his fifth stage victory of the Tour de France.
The Manxman held off his rival for the green jersey, Thor Hushovd, to win the 178kilometre 19th stage from Bourgoin-Jallieu to Aubenas and close the gap on the Norwegian to 25 points.
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