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Stephen Farrand

'Mark wanted to be part of the decision-making structure but that wasn't possible yet' - XDS Astana pivots from Project 35 to the relegation battle

Alexander Vinokourov and Mark Cavendish Astana Qazaqstan.

The XDS Astana team will pivot dramatically for 2025 after Chinese bike manufacturer XDS became a major investor, boosting the team's ambitions and budget. 

Mark Cavendish's historic but singular stage victory at the Tour de France is part of the team's past, with the arrival of a Chinese title sponsor and WorldTour survival the first step towards super team status.   

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