Gutted - Cavendish

Last updated : 23 August 2011 By Kev Monks

Top British sprinter Mark Cavendish has been explaining why he withdrew from La Vuelta this afternoon.

HTC Highroad rider Cavendish, who is expected to announce his new team on September 1st, pulled out during the fourth stage and tweeted: "Gutted. "Felt bad from the start of the Vuelta. Not bad form just drained.

"I'll have tests and and find out how Matt Goss is. Then maybe more info."