Britain is ranked second in this year's list of Tour de France stage wins by nation.
All four of Britain's wins were, of course, scored by Team Columbia sprinter Mark Cavendish. Only Spain achieved more stage wins at this year's Tour with a tally of five.
We have discounted the two wins by Italian Riccardo Ricco (Saunier Duval) as he was kicked out of the event after returning a positive test for EPO. Although his team-mate Leonardo Piepoli (Italy) was also sacked by his team, he did not fail a dope test and his result still stands.
Cavendish won the most stages with his four victories (stages five, eight, 12 and 13). Stefan Schumacher (stages two and 20) and Alejandro Valverde (stages 1 and 6) won two stages each and the other victors have one stage apiece.
Team Columbia accounted for the most stage wins per team, with five. Caisse d'Epargne were second with three victories.
2008 TOUR STAGE WINS BY NATION
Spain: 5
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