Don't write me off, warns Cavendish

Isle of Man star has some harsh words for French rival

REDON, France - Mark Cavendish warned his Tour de France sprint rivals not to write him off after the Briton was forced to play second fiddle to American Tyler Farrar on the race's third stage on Monday.

Cavendish, who is looking to add to his record tally of 15 stages and win the points competition's green jersey, went into the 198km ride from Lorient to Redon as the man to beat.