Superstar sprinter Mark Cavendish will race for Deceuninck-Quick-Step for the first time this year at the Clásica de Almería on Sunday. Having won the race in 2015 during his previous spell with the Quick-Step franchise, the 35-year-old will be on familiar territory in Andalusia this weekend. “Like every rider in these times I am excited to get the season underway,” Cavendish said. “I’m even more excited to pull on the jersey of the ‘Wolfpack’ once again and race with the boys. The fact it will happen at an event which brings back a lot of beautiful memories makes it even more special.” www.velonews.com