Mark Cavendish finished a solid 42nd on the opening day of the 2012 Tour de France.
The Manx Missile completed the 6.4-kilometre prologue course in a time of seven minutes 36 seconds in Saturday’s time trial around the Belgian city of Liege.
His team-mate Bradley Wiggins was the runner up, seven seconds behind Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara.
Today’s (Sunday) stage is a 198km trek from Liege to Seraing.
Football: Huge Div 2 title showdown between Onchan and Foxdale
Ayre still hunting premier league crown ahead of trip to Ramsey (Fixtures: 7-9 May)
Honda to only run Superstock machines at North West 200
Manufacturer says it's because of schedule demands and supply chain challenges
Rugby: Southern Nomads U15's win Cheshire Junior Shield
Manx side overcome tough Macclesfield test to take victory
Lee Johnston won't race at North West 200
Rider taking up punditry role as he continues recovery from injury
Athletics: Top-20 finishes for Lockley and Kelly
Fayle and Christian also impress at BUCS Championships
Football: Foxdale heading to the premier league
Final four of this year's Hospital Cup decided (Results: 4 May)
