In reply to balmybaldwin:
> (In reply to Talius Brute)
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> How many does he need to get the tour stage wins record? Can he do it this year with a whole team behind him?
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> Ive not really paid attention to the competition recently, who are his main rivals? And what are their teams like?
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> Sorry, I know I should google this but can't be arsed at the mo
Cav has 23 putting him 4th on the all time list Merckx is the top stage taker with 34, a really good year might see Cavendish above Hinault (28) in 2nd, I think Merckx record will take three more tours for Cav.