Take a pancake flat course, add a dash of Cav, and what do you get?

Mark Cavendish has a hold of the overall lead at the five star sprinters party, AKA the Dubai Tour, after winning the opening stage in a sprint finish. He held off Andrea Guardini (Astana) and Elia Viviani (Sky) following the 145km run from the Dubai International Marine Club to Union House Flag.

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