Zabel prepares L'Etape du Tour

Erik Zabel, advisor to Mark Cavendish (R).

Erik Zabel, advisor to Mark Cavendish (R). (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Former pro Erik Zabel will be one of 9,500 riders participating in the Etape du Tour on July 20. The cyclosportive, covering the Tour's 20th stage from Montélimar to the top of the Mont Ventoux, is the German's next sporting goal, alongside supporting Mark Cavendish in his efforts to claim sprint victories at this year's Tour.