The Manx Missile uses his aero bike to win Stage One of the Tour de France
Dimension Data's Mark Cavendish used his Cervelo S5 to grand effect, winning the opening stage of the 2016 Tour de France and taking the first yellow jersey of the race
Dimension Data's Mark Cavendish used his Cervelo S5 to grand effect, winning the opening stage of the 2016 Tour de France and taking the first yellow jersey of the race - Nick Legan
The Manx Missile took another step closer towards Eddy Merckx's record of 34 stage wins at Tour de France when he won the first stage of the 2016 Tour de France - Nick Legan
Cav used an 11-28 cassette on today's stage, something many riders are doing for all stages. A gold KMC chain blings up his bike - Nick Legan
In addition to the transmitter that all racers carry, Dimension Data mechanics placed his Shimano Di2 junction box/charging port under Cavendish's Fizik Arione saddle. Cavendish's seat height is 70.3 centimeters - Nick Legan
What appear to be a set of brand new Speedplay Zero pedals with stainless steel spindles are used to transmit Cav's finishing kick to the drivetrain - Nick Legan
A view of Cav's office. The Manxman uses 42cm bars and a 12cm stem from Enve. A sharp eye will pick out Di2 sprint shifters. His reach from the tip of his saddle to the center of his bar top is 53.7 centimeters - Nick Legan
A small printout taped to his stem kept Cavendish abreast of key stage features - Nick Legan
Perhaps the most popular tire in the pro peloton, Cavendish rolls on Continental Competition Pro LTD tires in a 25mm width - Nick Legan
Tacx bottles and cages help keep the sprinter hydrated - Nick Legan
Ceramicspeed provides bearings for Dimension Data, including those for the headset - Nick Legan
Cav's 170mm crankarms also turn on Ceramicspeed bearings. Cav used 54/39 chainrings to power his way across the finish line in the premier position - Nick Legan
It was only a matter of time. Mark Cavendish won yet another Tour de France stage today, but also managed to pull on the yellow leader’s jersey for the first time in his career.
Perhaps the most popular tire in the pro peloton, Cavendish rolls on Continental Competition Pro LTD tires in a 25mm width: - Nick Legan
He did it, of course, aboard his team issue Cervelo S5 aero road bike. The Manxman used a set of deep section Enve SES wheels rolling on Chris King hubs.
Cav used an 11-28 cassette on today's stage, something many riders are doing for all stages. A gold KMC chain blings up his bike: - Nick Legan
His Dura-Ace Di2 group shifted 54/39 chainrings and an 11-28 cassette, giving him all the top gear he needed to beat Marcel Kittel and Peter Sagan to the line.
