Video: Highlights of Mark Cavendish late sprint to victory of Abu Dhabi Tour Stage 1

Mark Cavendish celebrates on the podium after winning the opening stage of the 2017 Abu Dhabi Tour on February 23, 2017. Nezar Balout / AFP

A thrilling sprint to the finish ended in a close victory for Mark Cavendish on the first day of the 2017 Abu Dhabi Tour on Thursday.

Here are highlights from the day’s action.

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