Cav wins green jersey in Spain

Publication Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2010  08:39

Mark Cavendish
Mark Cavendish

Manx cyclist Mark Cavendish claimed the green jersey in the Tour of Spain yesterday.

He took his third stage win to secure victory in the points competition.

It's been 21 years since a British rider has won a green jersey in a major tour.

Cav norrowly missed out on the same prize at the Tour de France earlier this year.