Mark Cavendish doesn’t need to break Tour de France record – but it would underscore a legacy
1 year, 10 months ago

Mark Cavendish doesn’t need to break Tour de France record – but it would underscore a legacy

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How record-breaking Mark Cavendish became a Tour de France legend – according to fierce rivals and loyal teammates
3 months, 1 week ago

How record-breaking Mark Cavendish became a Tour de France legend – according to fierce rivals and loyal teammates

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A version of this piece was first published on 3 July 2023 -- Mark Cavendish once gave me the look. “I don’t think you could have two Mark Cavendishs in a team and that would work,” Renshaw says gravely, as if genuinely disturbed by the image he has created. It was evident that Renshaw could have been a winner in …

Mark Cavendish reveals the key to historic Tour de France stage win
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mark Cavendish reveals the key to historic Tour de France stage win

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Sir Mark Cavendish’s glorious farewell immortalises him in cycling’s history
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sir Mark Cavendish’s glorious farewell immortalises him in cycling’s history

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A look at Sir Mark Cavendish’s achievements after ending record-breaking career
4 months, 2 weeks ago

A look at Sir Mark Cavendish’s achievements after ending record-breaking career

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Cycling great Cavendish wins final race in Singapore
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cycling great Cavendish wins final race in Singapore

The Hindu  

Mark Cavendish sprinted to one last victory on Sunday as he took the Singapore Criterium in a signature surge to the line. I passed the flamme rouge for the last time in my career.” Coming out of the last bend, Cavendish, who holds the record for most stage wins in the Tour de France, briefly latched onto the wheel of …

Cycling legend Mark Cavendish announces retirement
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cycling legend Mark Cavendish announces retirement

The Hindu  

Mark Cavendish will compete in his final professional race at the two-day Tour de France Criterium in Singapore, the British cyclist said on Saturday, bringing down the curtain on his glittering career. Cavendish, the world’s most decorated sprinter, announced his retirement last year before reversing that decision and breaking the all-time record for most stage wins at the Tour de …

Mark Cavendish confirms retirement ahead of final race on Sunday
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mark Cavendish confirms retirement ahead of final race on Sunday

The Telegraph  

Mark Cavendish has confirmed he will bring the curtain down on his glittering career in Singapore on Sunday. There was some doubt over when his final race would be, with Cavendish offering a cryptic response when asked on stage about his plans at last week’s 2025 Tour de France route unveiling. I saw things a bit differently.” Asked whether he …

Sir Mark Cavendish hints he could U-turn on retirement to race 2025 Tour de France
5 months ago

Sir Mark Cavendish hints he could U-turn on retirement to race 2025 Tour de France

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Mark Cavendish on sacrifice, the winning moment and his final Tour de France: ‘I feel complete’
8 months ago

Mark Cavendish on sacrifice, the winning moment and his final Tour de France: ‘I feel complete’

The Independent  

For the past few months, every aspect of Mark Cavendish’s life had been transfixed on the Tour de France. I dreamed of riding the Tour de France as a kid and I’ve got to do it Mark Cavendish “There were definitely some hard points, days when we were alone in the mountains as a unit trying to get through,” he …

Mark Cavendish reveals retirement plans after final Tour de France: ‘Likely so, yeah’
8 months, 1 week ago

Mark Cavendish reveals retirement plans after final Tour de France: ‘Likely so, yeah’

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Dylan Groenewegen wins stage six of Tour de France after photo finish
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dylan Groenewegen wins stage six of Tour de France after photo finish

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How Mark Cavendish out-thought his rivals to win a record 35th Tour de France stage
8 months, 3 weeks ago

How Mark Cavendish out-thought his rivals to win a record 35th Tour de France stage

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How record-breaking Mark Cavendish became a Tour de France legend – according to fierce rivals and loyal teammates
8 months, 3 weeks ago

How record-breaking Mark Cavendish became a Tour de France legend – according to fierce rivals and loyal teammates

The Independent  

Mark Cavendish once gave me the look. “I don’t think you could have two Mark Cavendishs in a team and that would work,” Renshaw says gravely, as if genuinely disturbed by the image he has created. It was evident that Renshaw could have been a winner in his own right, and “the world’s best lead-out man” was soon recognised, not …

Mark Cavendish breaks Eddy Merckx’s long-standing record for most career Tour de France stage wins with 35th victory
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mark Cavendish breaks Eddy Merckx’s long-standing record for most career Tour de France stage wins with 35th victory

Hindustan Times  

Mark Cavendish wrote a new chapter of Tour de France history in what is expected to be his last appearance at cycling's biggest race. The veteran Isle of Man sprinter broke Eddy Merckx’s long-standing record for most career Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory on Wednesday. Britain's sprinter Mark Cavendish celebrates as crosses the finish line to …

How does Mark Cavendish compare to previous record holder Eddy Merckx?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

How does Mark Cavendish compare to previous record holder Eddy Merckx?

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Mark Cavendish makes history with record-breaking stage win at Tour de France
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mark Cavendish makes history with record-breaking stage win at Tour de France

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A record that will take some beating – Mark Cavendish’s road to history
8 months, 3 weeks ago

A record that will take some beating – Mark Cavendish’s road to history

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Cavendish breaks Merckx’s record for most career Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Cavendish breaks Merckx’s record for most career Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory

Associated Press  

SAINT-VULBAS, France — Mark Cavendish wrote a new chapter of Tour de France history in what is expected to be his last appearance at cycling’s biggest race. The veteran Isle of Man sprinter broke Eddy Merckx’s long-standing record for most career Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory on Wednesday. Astana put a big gamble on this year …

Mark Cavendish is the greatest sprinter ever – here is why
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mark Cavendish is the greatest sprinter ever – here is why

The Telegraph  

It is 17 years since a rosy-cheeked 22-year-old Mark Cavendish was first seen at the Tour de France, barrelling around London in the opening-day prologue. On that occasion Cavendish was a T-Mobile team-mate of Axel Merckx; on Wednesday he pulled one stage win clear of another Merckx – Axel’s father Eddy – to become the Tour’s outright all-time record stage …

Mark Cavendish takes historic 35th Tour de France stage victory
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mark Cavendish takes historic 35th Tour de France stage victory

The Telegraph  

The win was all the more remarkable for the fact that Cavendish suffered so badly in the first few days of the race, vomiting on stage 1 in the searing heat of Tuscany, and then grinding his way through an equally hot second stage to Bologna featuring six more categorised climbs. Tuesday’s stage saw the peloton crest the Galibier, the …

Mark Cavendish vomits on the road as he struggles on stage one of Tour de France
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Mark Cavendish vomits on the road as he struggles on stage one of Tour de France

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Tour de France 2024 riders and teams: Every cyclist at this year’s race
9 months ago

Tour de France 2024 riders and teams: Every cyclist at this year’s race

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I have nothing to lose: Mark Cavendish ready for one more shot at TdF history
9 months ago

I have nothing to lose: Mark Cavendish ready for one more shot at TdF history

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Geraint Thomas makes Mark Cavendish prediction ahead of Tour de France record bid
9 months ago

Geraint Thomas makes Mark Cavendish prediction ahead of Tour de France record bid

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Mark Cavendish set for Tour de France record bid after delaying retirement
9 months ago

Mark Cavendish set for Tour de France record bid after delaying retirement

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Mark Cavendish delays retirement to chase outright record for Tour de France stage wins
1 year, 5 months ago

Mark Cavendish delays retirement to chase outright record for Tour de France stage wins

The Hindu  

Ace sprinter Mark Cavendish wants another go at becoming the outright record-holder for most career stage wins at the Tour de France. Cavendish equaled cycling great Eddy Merckx’s record of 34 stage wins during the 2021 Tour, 13 years after his first success, and came close to winning a 35th in the seventh stage of the 2023 edition. Known as …

Ace sprinter Mark Cavendish delays retirement to chase outright record for Tour de France stage wins
1 year, 5 months ago

Ace sprinter Mark Cavendish delays retirement to chase outright record for Tour de France stage wins

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Veteran sprinter Mark Cavendish wants another go at becoming the outright record-holder for most career stage wins at the Tour de France. Cavendish equaled cycling great Eddy Merckx’s record of 34 stage wins during the 2021 Tour, 13 years after his first success, and came close to winning a 35th in the seventh stage of the 2023 edition. …

Cavendish offered another Tour chance by Astana-Qazaqstan despite planned retirement
1 year, 8 months ago

Cavendish offered another Tour chance by Astana-Qazaqstan despite planned retirement

The Hindu  

Astana-Qazaqstan has offered Mark Cavendish a contract extension to ride on the Tour de France next year despite the Briton’s planned retirement at the end of this season, the team’s general manager Alexander Vinokourov said. The 38-year-old Cavendish’s hopes of breaking the record for stage wins on the Tour ended cruelly on Saturday when he crashed out of this year’s …

Mark Cavendish’s Tour de France record attempt ends with stage eight crash
1 year, 8 months ago

Mark Cavendish’s Tour de France record attempt ends with stage eight crash

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Mads Pedersen claims Tour de France stage eight win after Mark Cavendish crashes out
1 year, 8 months ago

Mads Pedersen claims Tour de France stage eight win after Mark Cavendish crashes out

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Pedersen wins Tour de France mass sprint after Cavendish crashes; Vingegaard keeps yellow jersey
1 year, 8 months ago

Pedersen wins Tour de France mass sprint after Cavendish crashes; Vingegaard keeps yellow jersey

Associated Press  

LIMOGES, France — With Mark Cavendish out of the picture, former world champion Mads Pedersen claimed a second career stage win at the Tour de France on Saturday with a big burst of power to win a mass sprint. Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard kept the yellow jersey after the 201-kilometer eighth stage from Libourne to Limoges in central France. The …

Tour de France 2023: Pedersen wins stage eight, Vingegaard retains overall lead
1 year, 8 months ago

Tour de France 2023: Pedersen wins stage eight, Vingegaard retains overall lead

The Hindu  

Denmark’s Mads Pedersen won the eighth stage of the Tour de France, a 200-km ride from Libourne on Saturday. However, Mark Cavendish’s hopes of breaking the record for stage wins at the Tour de France ended in cruel fashion when the Briton crashed out of this year’s race, which he has long said will be his last. Cavendish’s withdrawal comes …

Cavendish’s Tour record hopes brought to an end as Briton crashes out
1 year, 8 months ago

Cavendish’s Tour record hopes brought to an end as Briton crashes out

The Hindu  

Mark Cavendish’s hopes of breaking the record for stage wins at the Tour de France ended in cruel fashion on Saturday when the Briton crashed out of this year’s race, which he has long said will be his last. The Astana-Qazaqstan rider was looking to become the only man with 35 stage wins on the world’s greatest cycling race to …

Cavendish crashes out of Tour de France in last attempt at outright record
1 year, 8 months ago

Cavendish crashes out of Tour de France in last attempt at outright record

Associated Press  

Mark Cavendish will have to share the record for most career stage wins at the Tour de France. Cavendish equaled Eddy Merckx’s record of 34 stage wins during the 2021 Tour, 13 years after his first success, but was not selected last year. “It’s so sad for a legend to finish the Tour like this,” said former world champion Mads …

Jasper Philipsen pips Mark Cavendish to claim third stage win of Tour de France
1 year, 8 months ago

Jasper Philipsen pips Mark Cavendish to claim third stage win of Tour de France

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Philipsen denies Cavendish to claim Tour de France hat-trick
1 year, 8 months ago

Philipsen denies Cavendish to claim Tour de France hat-trick

The Hindu  

Belgian Jasper Philipsen denied Mark Cavendish a record-breaking victory on the Tour de France to claim his third stage win in this year’s race on Friday. After 170km from Mont de Marsan, Philipsen was the fastest again in the final sprint, although Briton Cavendish almost caught the Alpecin-Deceuninck rider by surprise by launching his effort early. The Briton, chasing a …

Tour de France highlights: Mark Cavendish falls short as Jasper Philipsen wins again
1 year, 8 months ago

Tour de France highlights: Mark Cavendish falls short as Jasper Philipsen wins again

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Philipsen wins second straight Tour de France stage
1 year, 8 months ago

Philipsen wins second straight Tour de France stage

The Hindu  

Jasper Philipsen won a second consecutive stage of the Tour de France in a sprint at the Nogaro racetrack on Tuesday marred by three high-speed falls. British veteran Mark Cavendish came fifth as he continued to face frustration in his quest for a 35th Tour de France win to break the all-time record he shares with Eddy Merckx. Adam Yates …

Cycling star Mark Cavendish to retire at end of season
1 year, 10 months ago

Cycling star Mark Cavendish to retire at end of season

Firstpost  

Mark Cavendish said on Monday he will retire at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on the career of one of cycling’s all-time great sprinters. “I love the sport more than you can even imagine and I can’t see myself going too far from it, that’s for sure.” Over a storied career Cavendish’s deep racing knowledge, a …

Sprint specialist Mark Cavendish to retire from cycling at end of season
1 year, 10 months ago

Sprint specialist Mark Cavendish to retire from cycling at end of season

Associated Press  

COCCAGLIO, Italy — Veteran sprint specialist Mark Cavendish announced Monday that he will retire from cycling at the end of this season, which could see him break the long-standing record for most stage wins at the Tour de France. Cavendish made the announcement on the final rest day of this year’s Giro d’Italia, where he is looking to add to …

Cavendish to retire at end of 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

Cavendish to retire at end of 2023

The Hindu  

The world’s most decorated sprinter Mark Cavendish announced on Monday that he will end his 17-year career as a professional cyclist after the season. During his illustrious career, Britain’s Cavendish has racked up 161 victories, including 34 at the Tour de France to equal the record of Belgian great Eddy Merckx. “I’ve absolutely loved racing every kilometre of this race …

Mark Cavendish sets sights on multiple stage wins at the Tour de France
2 years ago

Mark Cavendish sets sights on multiple stage wins at the Tour de France

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Record-chasing Cavendish extends career by joining Astana
2 years, 2 months ago

Record-chasing Cavendish extends career by joining Astana

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Veteran sprinter Mark Cavendish might still get a chance to claim the outright record for stage wins at the Tour de France. “As always, the objective will be for us to stand on the top podium.” Cavendish equaled Merckx’s record at the 2021 Tour de France, 13 years after his first stage win. Cavendish — who has never …

Michael Matthews wins stage 14 of the Tour de France to Mende
2 years, 8 months ago

Michael Matthews wins stage 14 of the Tour de France to Mende

ABC  

Michael Matthews has won stage 14 of the Tour de France, prevailing after a terrific battle with Alberto Bettiol on the closing stages of the climb to Mende. Key points: Matthews dedicated the victory to his wife and four-year-old daughter He said he felt it had been his last chance for a victory at this year's Tour de France Jonas …

Cavendish extends deal with Belgian cycling team for 1 year
3 years, 3 months ago

Cavendish extends deal with Belgian cycling team for 1 year

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — British cyclist Mark Cavendish extended his contract Tuesday with Deceuninck–Quick-Step, the Belgian team that has been crucial in reviving his career. The 36-year-old Cavendish equaled Eddy Merckx’s all-time record of 34 Tour de France stage wins in July. “I am really looking forward to making some more special memories together over the next 12 months.” Cavendish, after a …

Veterans Mark Cavendish, Chris Froome to compete in star-studded Tour of Germany
3 years, 7 months ago

Veterans Mark Cavendish, Chris Froome to compete in star-studded Tour of Germany

Firstpost  

Deceuninck Quick-Step rider Cavendish, 36, rolled back the years to win four stages on this year’s Tour de France to take the green points jersey. Legendary sprinter Mark Cavendish and four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome are set to be included in a star-studded field for this month’s Tour of Germany. Froome, 36, who rides for Israel Start-Up Nation, …

Tour de France 2021: Tadej Pogacar wins as Mark Cavendish just misses out on stage record
3 years, 8 months ago

Tour de France 2021: Tadej Pogacar wins as Mark Cavendish just misses out on stage record

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Tour de France 2021: Matej Mohoric wins stage 19 day after police raid on Bahrain Victorious
3 years, 8 months ago

Tour de France 2021: Matej Mohoric wins stage 19 day after police raid on Bahrain Victorious

Firstpost  

It was Mohoric’s second win on this edition of the Tour, and was achieved after he joined an early break and then broke clear for a solo win at Libourne, with the main peloton several minutes adrift. Bahrain Victorious’ Slovenian rider Matej Mohoric won stage 19 of the Tour de France on Friday, a day after his team hotel and …

Cavendish equals Merckx’s record of 34 Tour stage wins
3 years, 8 months ago

Cavendish equals Merckx’s record of 34 Tour stage wins

Associated Press  

CARCASSONNE, France — Thirteen years after his maiden stage win at the Tour de France, Mark Cavendish added yet another mass sprint to his tally and equaled Eddy Merckx’s all-time record of 34 stage wins on Friday. Taking part in cycling’s biggest race for the first time since 2018, the 36-year-old former world champion posted his fourth stage win in …

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