
Mark Cavendish has won Stage 3 of the 2009 Tour de France, becoming the first British rider in history to retain the green jersey

Skil-Shimano has admitted that one of their riders was involved in an altercation with Mark Cavendish in Stage 2

Thor Hushovd blamed the crash on the final bend for ruining the Cervelo team's plan to hijack Colombia and grab the Stage 2 win

Cycling sprint sensation Mark Cavendish paid tribute to his Columbia team-mates after cruising to victory in the second stage

Mark Cavendish of Team Columbia has won the second stage of the 2009 Tour de France, between Monaco and Brignoles

Watch live coverage of Tour de France Stage 2 on ITV4 from 2.30pm this afternoon