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Mark Cavendish, the fastest sprinter in cycling, has exclusively told CNN that he is not concerned about claiming the sprinter's green jersey at the Tour de France.

Cavendish won four stages in last year's Tour, and is a hot favorite to pick up at least the same number of stage victories this season.

However, the Briton has failed to finish his only two previous Tours -- and he will need to get all the way to Paris in order to have a say in the prestigious green jersey -- awarded to the most consistent rider, normally a sprinter, in the race. Read full article »