Cavendish To Coach Madison Genesis Riders

Last updated : 22 November 2015 By CNS Sport

Mark Cavendish is to coach young Madison-Genesis riders, it has been confirmed.

The former World and British champion will next year, along with his CVNDSH scholarship and Dimenson Data, will assist in developing young talent to help them be able to compete at World Tour level.

Former British rider Roger Hammond will work with Cavendish on this and the Manxman said: “Without the support of key people like Roger Hammond in the early days of my career, I would never have made it to the top as a pro rider.

“It was the advice, guidance and assistance that I received that kept me on course to achieve the pro team ambitions I had. This is the perfect opportunity for me to repay the sport I love with that same support and guidance for these young, talented riders.

“There’s no better platform to do that from than through a team I really believe in like Madison-Genesis.”

Roger Hammond added: “I’m so proud that Mark will join Madison-Genesis on the next phase of the team’s journey.”

“I have known Mark a long time, his knowledge and passion for the sport is second to none, combined with his enthusiasm to help nurture and support the up and coming generations, I could not have ever hoped for a better person to look to the future with team.”