Aggressive. Brash. Arrogant. For a time, these were the words used to describe sprinter Mark Cavendish. As the 39-year-old wrestled with his pro-cycling mortality we've seen a very different 'Cav'. The veteran broke the record for most Tour de France stage wins just days after looking like he was struggling to even stay in the race. His story is an advertisement for self-belief, but also team support. Featured: Katie Bates, Australian cycling champion. 

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