Wednesday cover: Can Mark Cavendish retain his Dubai tour title?

The start of the 2016 Dubai Tour is the big story on The National Sport front page on Wednesday, February 3 as Mark Cavendish attempts to defend his title.

The four-stage even begins on Wednesday morning and Cavendish, who has admitted to not being race fit, will face stiff competition from the likes of Bradley Wiggins, Phillippe Gilbert, and Fabian Cancellara.

To learn more about the 2016 Dubai Tour, here is Ali Khaled's complete guide to the event.

We also have a landing page that contains everything Dubai Tour, from previews, team guides, and interviews, to up-to-date news, stage reports, and interactive maps.

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