Cavendish To Make Sky Debut In Qatar

Last updated : 30 January 2012 By Kev Monks

Mark Cavendish will make his debut for Team Sky Pro Cycling when he takes part in the Tour Of Qatar which starts tomorrow.

Cavendish, who has joined Sky after five successful years at HTC who have now folded, will be favourite to win the opening stage which is 142.5km long from Barzan Towers from Doha Golf Club.

Stage two is an 11.3km team time trial, before it will be back to the racing with a 146.5km stage from Dukhan to Al Gharafa Stadium.

The race finishes on Friday with a 120km stage from Sealine Beach Resort to Doha Corniche.