Following medical examination, we can confirm that Mark Cavendish will miss the upcoming immediate race schedule due to the presence of Epstein-Barr virus.
The medical results have indicated too that Cavendish will also have been unknowingly training and racing with EBV over recent months, and as a result of these findings he has been advised to rest in order to fully recover ahead of a return to training.
Cavendish said, “This season I’ve not felt physically myself and despite showing good numbers on the bike I have felt that there’s been something not right.
Given this and on the back of these medical results, I’m glad to now finally have some clarity as to why I haven’t been able to perform at my optimum level during this time.
Having received expert medical advice as a result of the findings I’ve been advised to take a period of total rest in order to fully recover.
I’m now looking forward to taking the time necessary in order to get back to 100% fitness before then returning to racing again at peak physical condition.
I’d like to thank everyone for the incredible support I’ve received and I look forward to seeing you all out on the road again soon.”
As and when there is a further update on Mark’s return to racing we will provide an update.
