Mark Cavendish headlines Bahrain-McLaren team for Gent-Wevelgem and Scheldeprijs

New Bahrain McLaren signing Mark Cavendish is ready for the new season
(Image credit: Scott Mitchell / Bahrain McLaren)

Mark Cavendish forms part of a competitive Bahrain McLaren team for Sunday’s Gent-Wevelgem in Belgium, and although he will likely race as a support rider, the former Milan-San Remo winner is set for a leadership role in next week’s Scheldeprijs.

The team for Gent-Wevelgem includes Dylan Teuns, Ivan Cortina and Sonny Colbrelli, with the Italian enjoying two top-tens in recent weeks, including fourth in De Brabantse Pijl - La Flèche Brabançonne.

“I’m in shape and with the team, we aim to take a good result. We are competing there with a strong squad and we have the chance to succeed. It will be fundamental to be in front at the key points of the race,” Colbrelli said in a statement issued by his team.

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