Sir Mark Cavendish, the British cycling icon, has announced that this Sunday’s Singapore Criterium will be his last professional race, marking the end of an illustrious two-decade career.
The 39-year-old cyclist, recently knighted by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle, has expressed gratitude for his journey and achievements in cycling.
With a career record of 35 Tour de France stage wins, Cavendish leaves behind an extraordinary legacy in professional cycling, including a world championship title in 2011, stages in all three Grand Tours, and a win at Milan-San Remo in 2009.
Reflecting on his career, Cavendish shared his gratitude, saying that he has “achieved everything” he set out to do on the bike. He thanked his supporters and looked ahead to new challenges off the track.
Since his record-breaking 35th Tour de France stage win in July, Cavendish has not raced but has now chosen to conclude his career in Singapore.
Beyond his Grand Tour wins, Cavendish boasts 165 career victories, a silver medal in the 2016 Olympics omnium, a Commonwealth Games gold in the 2006 Scratch race, and three Madison world championships on the track.
Cavendish’s achievements have made him a legend in the cycling world, as he retires with his name firmly etched in the sport’s history.
