Cherasco, Italy – Mark Cavendish claimed his fourth win of the 96th Giro d’Italia on Friday after sprinting to victory in the 13th stage, the longest of the race, from Busseto to Cherasco at 254 km.
Italian Vincenzo Nibali remained in the race leader’s pink jersey with Australia’s Cadel Evans in second place at 41secs.
Earlier, top favourite Bradley Wiggins and defending champion Ryder Hesjedal pulled out of the race due to illness.
Edited by Staff Editor