'Hopefully we can get a win' - Mark Cavendish excited for start of Giro d'Italia, Mathieu van der Poel feeling confident

Mark Cavendish says he has been blown away by the reception he has received from the Hungarian supporters and hopes to add to his stage win tally ahead of the Giro d'Italia. Cavendish, who has 15 career Giro d'Italia stage wins, will ride at the 105th instalment of the Giro after a nine-year hiatus. Ad/> The Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl rider is part of a team that has won 26 stage victories with 14 different riders.

The Manxman believes the team can build on their previous success. Giro d'ItaliaPidcock to make mountain bike return after skipping Giro d'Italia6 HOURS AGO «It's nice to be back,» Cavendish told a boisterous crowd at the official team presentation. «It's been nine years since I raced.

It's a race I love and what an incredible opportunity it is to start here in Hungary. »The crowd is amazing. I didn't realise cycling was so big here but to see so many people out.

«Not just for me and my team, but the whole peloton it's an honour to be here. Thank you for the welcome and hopefully we can get a win for you.» Giro d’Italia 2022: Who’s riding? How can I watch it on TV? 'The word depression is misconstrued' — Cavendish on mental health Alpecin-Fenix's star man Mathieu van der Poel is confident he and his team have what it takes to make «the dream come true» of winning the opening stage in Hungary. «We did the last part of the stage from Friday and I think it should be possible,» he said.