Mark Cavendish has announced he will compete in the RideLondon-Surrey Classic on August 2.

The 29-year-old sprinter, who has a property in Ongar, will ride the 200km event which begins at Horseguards Parade before finishing at The Mall via Surrey.

Cavendish told BBC Sport: "I can't wait to ride this year. This race is already an event every rider wants to win."

There will be 25 teams of six riders competing in the men's race with record prize money on offer.