Sick Cavendish misses training in Qatar

Mark Cavendish 2012, by The Sun
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Mark Cavendish missed training on the eve of the Tour of Qatar after falling ill on yesterday's seven-hour flight from London to Doha.

"The team doctor assessed him last night and again this morning... everyone felt it was in his best interests not to ride with the others," Team Sky race coach Rod Ellingworth said.

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