Its unfortunate for the other guys I have to do this, he told the Times, somewhat sheepishly, after his fourth stage victory Friday. As long-time Tour commentator Phil Lungs-Gasping-for-Air Liggett put it, Mark Cavendish really is the fastest finisher in the world at this Mont Blanc replica watches moment and to watch him is nothing short of spectacular.Despite his apparent dominance, though, Cavendish, 23, does not currently hold the green jersey that since 1953 has designated the most consistent finisher. Heading into Saturdays stage, that honor was still on the shoulders of Spaniard Oscar Freire.
But the mountains, which start again on Sunday, are kryptonite to the sprinters -- youll find Cavendish, rival Robbie McEwan, and the other speedsters struggling to pull their extra muscle mass over the climbs in time to beat the cut-offs. They ride Vacheron Constantin replica watches in a lagging gruppetto affectionately called the autobus.Cavendishs dominance isnt unheard of. Like in tennis, its often the case in sprinting that one man just has the right combination of talent, age and preparation to crush all comers that year.
Germanys Eric Zabel lorded over the green jersey through the late 1990s, taking it home a record six years in a row. At 38, riding in his 14th tour, Zabels currently sitting fourth for the green jersey.At todays stage 14 finish in Dignes les Bains, Zabel Replica Audemars Piguet watches crossed the line third. Oscar Freire, stepping up to protect his lead in the category, won the sprint. Cavendish came in 320 back. Seems that as a mere human, he might have run out of gas.You can buy the official green jersey online here, but if youre going to wear it, weekend warrior, youd better be fast.--Matthew Fishbane
