Cav tells 3FM his eyes are on the Tour de France Green Jersey

He told 3FM that there is at least 5 or 6 stages he can win with his famous sprint finishes this year and hopes the Green Jersey will come with that.

The Tour de France begins today.

The Manx Missile, Mark Cavendish, is hopeful that this will be his year to win the Green Jersey.

The 26 year old, who has recently been awarded with an MBE, said he is fighting fit and ready for Tour.

Cavendish, who has been referred to in the worldwide press as 'Cannonball Cavendish' and 'King Cav', insists that he is in his best form since 2009, the year he won six of his 15 stages.

He told 3FM that there is at least 5 or 6 stages he can win with his famous sprint finishes this year and hopes the Green jersey will come with that. (audio above)

The Tour gets underway today with a 191km flat stage.