Cavendish faces first Grand Tour as World Champion and father

Mark Cavendish descends Manie, Milan-San Remo 2012Mark Cavendish descends Manie, Milan-San Remo 2012

Mark Cavendish begins his first long stint away from home after becoming a dad. He leads Team Sky in the 2012 Giro d'Italia starting tomorrow in Herning, Denmark.

Cavendish won the World title down the road in Copenhagen last September, and on April 3 this year his new baby girl, Delilah Grace arrived. If anything, the milestones only strengthened his determination. At the Scandic Silkeborg Hotel, a 30-minute drive down a quiet Danish road from Herning, he explained he is racing for his family now.

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

Founded in 1891, Cycling Weekly and its team of expert journalists brings cyclists in-depth reviews, extensive coverage of both professional and domestic racing, as well as fitness advice and 'brew a cuppa and put your feet up' features. Cycling Weekly serves its audience across a range of platforms, from good old-fashioned print to online journalism, and video.