By Gabriel Colyer

The next 12 months, culminating in the 2012 Olympic Games road race, could propel Mark Cavendish to superstardom. Here Telegraph Sport look at key dates in the Manxman's diary.

August 1
Should he stay or should he go? The “inter-season” transfer window opens and the hot topic is sure to be if Cavendish will leave HTC-Highroad for Team Sky. Cavendish has been with HTC since 2006 – when it was known as T-Mobile – but is reported to be unhappy with the lack of adjustment made to his earnings and bonuses in reflection of the success he has brought the team over the last few years. Cavendish could be tempted with a change of scenery, and where better to go to prepare him for the biggest 12 months of his career...

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