Mark Cavendish makes his debut for Belgian team Omega Pharma-Quickstep at the Tour de San Luis in Argentina.
The seven stage event begins today (Monday).
There are three possible sprint finish stages – stage one, stage two and stage seven.
Others competing include Peter Sagan, Alberto Contador, Vincenzo Nibali, Thor Hushovd and Alessandro Petacchi.
Commonwealth Games athletics squad in positive mood ahead of Glasgow
Five competitors - including three debutants - set to be involved
FC Isle of Man get pre-season underway with summer festival
Ravens get first runout ahead of new season
Swimming: Oscar Maddrell becomes triple British champion
Manx swimmer also breaks Island records during successful trip
Football: Mixed results for IoM Women in summer series
They welcomed Ynys Mon to The Bowl last weekend