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Cavendish is familiar with winning on Belgian roads and hopes to add another Scheldeprijs to his palmarès

Cavendish is familiar with winning on Belgian roads and hopes to add another Scheldeprijs to his palmarès (Image credit: AFP)

When Mark Cavendish popped onto the world-class podium in 2007 he was deemed the next Robbie McEwen. Tough shoes to fill,but in only his second year as a professional, the High Road sprinter from the Isle of Man in Great Britain has already celebrated some of the most astounding victories in his young career. Cyclingnews' Kirsten Robbins spoke with the newly crowned world Madison champion after his pre-season training camp in San Luis Obispo, California to find out if his career schedule, prepared at age thirteen, is on target.