‘Up for the chase!’ – Cavendish pulled up mountain by five team-mates

Cycling

Mark Cavendish was surrounded by five Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl team-mates on the only serious climb on Stage 5 at the Giro d’Italia as the Manx Missile lost distance on the peloton. With the Sicilian stage likely to come down to a bunch sprint, Quick-Step launched a rescue mission to give their man the best chance of being in contention at the business end.

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