Since winning the jersey for the first time in Glasgow last year, Cavendish has flown the British colours across the globe – achieving, as ever, much success in the process.
From Carlisle to California, Denmark to Dubai, the prestigious red, white and blue striped jersey has been given quite the airing.
But with Cavendish set to return to Omega Pharma-Quickstep colours by the time the Tour de France rolls out of Leeds on Saturday July 5 – where he will hope to win another prestigious jersey in the maillot jaune – the national champion’s jersey will rest on someone else’s shoulders.
In all, Cavendish has raced in 12 UCI events as British champion, picking up 15 wins in the process.
Here’s how the Manx Missile’s year as national champion unfolded.
