SAINT-VULBAS, France — Mark Cavendish wrote a brand new chapter of Tour de France historical past in what is predicted to be his final look at biking’s largest race.
The veteran Isle of Man sprinter broke Eddy Merckx’s long-standing report for many profession Tour de France stage wins along with his thirty fifth victory on Wednesday.
The 39-year-old Cavendish sprinted for the win within the fifth stage of the Tour, pulling away some 100 meters from the road regardless of being bunched in. He crossed the road forward of Jasper Philipsen after which jumped into the arms of a teammate.
Two-time champion Tadej Pogacar retained the race chief’s yellow jersey, however the day belonged to Cavendish.
He equaled Merckx’s mark of 34 wins in the course of the 2021 Tour and went near No. 35 within the seventh stage final yr when he was narrowly crushed to the road by Philipsen. He then crashed a day later and broke his proper collarbone.
Merckx, the Belgian thought of probably the most dominant rider in biking historical past, gained his 34 particular person levels on the Tour from 1969-75.
Along with his 2023 race ending early, Cavendish determined to place off retirement by a yr and got here again to strive once more. His determination to present it yet one more shot paid off.
“I simply needed to get the run-in to do it. I am a bit bit in disbelief. Astana put an enormous gamble on this yr to verify we’re good on the Tour de France,” Cavendish mentioned. “We have achieved it.”
Lastly, Cavendish made biking historical past — 16 years after successful his first Tour stage again in 2008.
Different riders have been blissful for Cavendish, with a number of stopping to talk with or hug him after the 177.4-kilometer (110-mile) leg from Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas
Merckx amassed his wins within the Sixties and 70s, an period throughout which his domination was such that he earned the nickname “The Cannibal.” Not like Merckx, who gained a report 5 Excursions, Cavendish, who specializes within the sprints, has by no means gained the general title.
However Cavendish’s pace, prowess and longevity amongst his fellow sprinters don’t have any equal on the Tour.
Cavendish gained the Tour de France finest sprinter’s inexperienced jersey twice. He additionally has gained levels in any respect three Grand Excursions — Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, Spanish Vuelta — and have become a world champion in 2011.
Cavendish joined Astana after his contract with Fast-Step Alpha Vinyl expired and he was neglected for the 2022 version of the Tour.
Cavendish had confronted a tough opening three levels of the Tour. In the course of the first stage, he appeared to wrestle with abdomen and warmth points.
However that hadn’t broken his confidence.
“I understand how it really works, my coach and everybody round me is aware of how it’s. If everyone knew the way it was, everybody can be a motorcycle rider and my job can be rather a lot tougher,” Cavendish mentioned Wednesday. “I’ve achieved 15 Excursions de France. I do not wish to have dangerous days, I do not wish to undergo however I do know it is simply within the head and to push by way of it.”
SAINT-VULBAS, France — Mark Cavendish wrote a brand new chapter of Tour de France historical past in what is predicted to be his final look at biking’s largest race.
The veteran Isle of Man sprinter broke Eddy Merckx’s long-standing report for many profession Tour de France stage wins along with his thirty fifth victory on Wednesday.
The 39-year-old Cavendish sprinted for the win within the fifth stage of the Tour, pulling away some 100 meters from the road regardless of being bunched in. He crossed the road forward of Jasper Philipsen after which jumped into the arms of a teammate.
Two-time champion Tadej Pogacar retained the race chief’s yellow jersey, however the day belonged to Cavendish.
He equaled Merckx’s mark of 34 wins in the course of the 2021 Tour and went near No. 35 within the seventh stage final yr when he was narrowly crushed to the road by Philipsen. He then crashed a day later and broke his proper collarbone.
Merckx, the Belgian thought of probably the most dominant rider in biking historical past, gained his 34 particular person levels on the Tour from 1969-75.
Along with his 2023 race ending early, Cavendish determined to place off retirement by a yr and got here again to strive once more. His determination to present it yet one more shot paid off.
“I simply needed to get the run-in to do it. I am a bit bit in disbelief. Astana put an enormous gamble on this yr to verify we’re good on the Tour de France,” Cavendish mentioned. “We have achieved it.”
Lastly, Cavendish made biking historical past — 16 years after successful his first Tour stage again in 2008.
Different riders have been blissful for Cavendish, with a number of stopping to talk with or hug him after the 177.4-kilometer (110-mile) leg from Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas
Merckx amassed his wins within the Sixties and 70s, an period throughout which his domination was such that he earned the nickname “The Cannibal.” Not like Merckx, who gained a report 5 Excursions, Cavendish, who specializes within the sprints, has by no means gained the general title.
However Cavendish’s pace, prowess and longevity amongst his fellow sprinters don’t have any equal on the Tour.
Cavendish gained the Tour de France finest sprinter’s inexperienced jersey twice. He additionally has gained levels in any respect three Grand Excursions — Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, Spanish Vuelta — and have become a world champion in 2011.
Cavendish joined Astana after his contract with Fast-Step Alpha Vinyl expired and he was neglected for the 2022 version of the Tour.
Cavendish had confronted a tough opening three levels of the Tour. In the course of the first stage, he appeared to wrestle with abdomen and warmth points.
However that hadn’t broken his confidence.
“I understand how it really works, my coach and everybody round me is aware of how it’s. If everyone knew the way it was, everybody can be a motorcycle rider and my job can be rather a lot tougher,” Cavendish mentioned Wednesday. “I’ve achieved 15 Excursions de France. I do not wish to have dangerous days, I do not wish to undergo however I do know it is simply within the head and to push by way of it.”
SAINT-VULBAS, France — Mark Cavendish wrote a brand new chapter of Tour de France historical past in what is predicted to be his final look at biking’s largest race.
The veteran Isle of Man sprinter broke Eddy Merckx’s long-standing report for many profession Tour de France stage wins along with his thirty fifth victory on Wednesday.
The 39-year-old Cavendish sprinted for the win within the fifth stage of the Tour, pulling away some 100 meters from the road regardless of being bunched in. He crossed the road forward of Jasper Philipsen after which jumped into the arms of a teammate.
Two-time champion Tadej Pogacar retained the race chief’s yellow jersey, however the day belonged to Cavendish.
He equaled Merckx’s mark of 34 wins in the course of the 2021 Tour and went near No. 35 within the seventh stage final yr when he was narrowly crushed to the road by Philipsen. He then crashed a day later and broke his proper collarbone.
Merckx, the Belgian thought of probably the most dominant rider in biking historical past, gained his 34 particular person levels on the Tour from 1969-75.
Along with his 2023 race ending early, Cavendish determined to place off retirement by a yr and got here again to strive once more. His determination to present it yet one more shot paid off.
“I simply needed to get the run-in to do it. I am a bit bit in disbelief. Astana put an enormous gamble on this yr to verify we’re good on the Tour de France,” Cavendish mentioned. “We have achieved it.”
Lastly, Cavendish made biking historical past — 16 years after successful his first Tour stage again in 2008.
Different riders have been blissful for Cavendish, with a number of stopping to talk with or hug him after the 177.4-kilometer (110-mile) leg from Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas
Merckx amassed his wins within the Sixties and 70s, an period throughout which his domination was such that he earned the nickname “The Cannibal.” Not like Merckx, who gained a report 5 Excursions, Cavendish, who specializes within the sprints, has by no means gained the general title.
However Cavendish’s pace, prowess and longevity amongst his fellow sprinters don’t have any equal on the Tour.
Cavendish gained the Tour de France finest sprinter’s inexperienced jersey twice. He additionally has gained levels in any respect three Grand Excursions — Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, Spanish Vuelta — and have become a world champion in 2011.
Cavendish joined Astana after his contract with Fast-Step Alpha Vinyl expired and he was neglected for the 2022 version of the Tour.
Cavendish had confronted a tough opening three levels of the Tour. In the course of the first stage, he appeared to wrestle with abdomen and warmth points.
However that hadn’t broken his confidence.
“I understand how it really works, my coach and everybody round me is aware of how it’s. If everyone knew the way it was, everybody can be a motorcycle rider and my job can be rather a lot tougher,” Cavendish mentioned Wednesday. “I’ve achieved 15 Excursions de France. I do not wish to have dangerous days, I do not wish to undergo however I do know it is simply within the head and to push by way of it.”
SAINT-VULBAS, France — Mark Cavendish wrote a brand new chapter of Tour de France historical past in what is predicted to be his final look at biking’s largest race.
The veteran Isle of Man sprinter broke Eddy Merckx’s long-standing report for many profession Tour de France stage wins along with his thirty fifth victory on Wednesday.
The 39-year-old Cavendish sprinted for the win within the fifth stage of the Tour, pulling away some 100 meters from the road regardless of being bunched in. He crossed the road forward of Jasper Philipsen after which jumped into the arms of a teammate.
Two-time champion Tadej Pogacar retained the race chief’s yellow jersey, however the day belonged to Cavendish.
He equaled Merckx’s mark of 34 wins in the course of the 2021 Tour and went near No. 35 within the seventh stage final yr when he was narrowly crushed to the road by Philipsen. He then crashed a day later and broke his proper collarbone.
Merckx, the Belgian thought of probably the most dominant rider in biking historical past, gained his 34 particular person levels on the Tour from 1969-75.
Along with his 2023 race ending early, Cavendish determined to place off retirement by a yr and got here again to strive once more. His determination to present it yet one more shot paid off.
“I simply needed to get the run-in to do it. I am a bit bit in disbelief. Astana put an enormous gamble on this yr to verify we’re good on the Tour de France,” Cavendish mentioned. “We have achieved it.”
Lastly, Cavendish made biking historical past — 16 years after successful his first Tour stage again in 2008.
Different riders have been blissful for Cavendish, with a number of stopping to talk with or hug him after the 177.4-kilometer (110-mile) leg from Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas
Merckx amassed his wins within the Sixties and 70s, an period throughout which his domination was such that he earned the nickname “The Cannibal.” Not like Merckx, who gained a report 5 Excursions, Cavendish, who specializes within the sprints, has by no means gained the general title.
However Cavendish’s pace, prowess and longevity amongst his fellow sprinters don’t have any equal on the Tour.
Cavendish gained the Tour de France finest sprinter’s inexperienced jersey twice. He additionally has gained levels in any respect three Grand Excursions — Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, Spanish Vuelta — and have become a world champion in 2011.
Cavendish joined Astana after his contract with Fast-Step Alpha Vinyl expired and he was neglected for the 2022 version of the Tour.
Cavendish had confronted a tough opening three levels of the Tour. In the course of the first stage, he appeared to wrestle with abdomen and warmth points.
However that hadn’t broken his confidence.
“I understand how it really works, my coach and everybody round me is aware of how it’s. If everyone knew the way it was, everybody can be a motorcycle rider and my job can be rather a lot tougher,” Cavendish mentioned Wednesday. “I’ve achieved 15 Excursions de France. I do not wish to have dangerous days, I do not wish to undergo however I do know it is simply within the head and to push by way of it.”
SAINT-VULBAS, France — Mark Cavendish wrote a brand new chapter of Tour de France historical past in what is predicted to be his final look at biking’s largest race.
The veteran Isle of Man sprinter broke Eddy Merckx’s long-standing report for many profession Tour de France stage wins along with his thirty fifth victory on Wednesday.
The 39-year-old Cavendish sprinted for the win within the fifth stage of the Tour, pulling away some 100 meters from the road regardless of being bunched in. He crossed the road forward of Jasper Philipsen after which jumped into the arms of a teammate.
Two-time champion Tadej Pogacar retained the race chief’s yellow jersey, however the day belonged to Cavendish.
He equaled Merckx’s mark of 34 wins in the course of the 2021 Tour and went near No. 35 within the seventh stage final yr when he was narrowly crushed to the road by Philipsen. He then crashed a day later and broke his proper collarbone.
Merckx, the Belgian thought of probably the most dominant rider in biking historical past, gained his 34 particular person levels on the Tour from 1969-75.
Along with his 2023 race ending early, Cavendish determined to place off retirement by a yr and got here again to strive once more. His determination to present it yet one more shot paid off.
“I simply needed to get the run-in to do it. I am a bit bit in disbelief. Astana put an enormous gamble on this yr to verify we’re good on the Tour de France,” Cavendish mentioned. “We have achieved it.”
Lastly, Cavendish made biking historical past — 16 years after successful his first Tour stage again in 2008.
Different riders have been blissful for Cavendish, with a number of stopping to talk with or hug him after the 177.4-kilometer (110-mile) leg from Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas
Merckx amassed his wins within the Sixties and 70s, an period throughout which his domination was such that he earned the nickname “The Cannibal.” Not like Merckx, who gained a report 5 Excursions, Cavendish, who specializes within the sprints, has by no means gained the general title.
However Cavendish’s pace, prowess and longevity amongst his fellow sprinters don’t have any equal on the Tour.
Cavendish gained the Tour de France finest sprinter’s inexperienced jersey twice. He additionally has gained levels in any respect three Grand Excursions — Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, Spanish Vuelta — and have become a world champion in 2011.
Cavendish joined Astana after his contract with Fast-Step Alpha Vinyl expired and he was neglected for the 2022 version of the Tour.
Cavendish had confronted a tough opening three levels of the Tour. In the course of the first stage, he appeared to wrestle with abdomen and warmth points.
However that hadn’t broken his confidence.
“I understand how it really works, my coach and everybody round me is aware of how it’s. If everyone knew the way it was, everybody can be a motorcycle rider and my job can be rather a lot tougher,” Cavendish mentioned Wednesday. “I’ve achieved 15 Excursions de France. I do not wish to have dangerous days, I do not wish to undergo however I do know it is simply within the head and to push by way of it.”
SAINT-VULBAS, France — Mark Cavendish wrote a brand new chapter of Tour de France historical past in what is predicted to be his final look at biking’s largest race.
The veteran Isle of Man sprinter broke Eddy Merckx’s long-standing report for many profession Tour de France stage wins along with his thirty fifth victory on Wednesday.
The 39-year-old Cavendish sprinted for the win within the fifth stage of the Tour, pulling away some 100 meters from the road regardless of being bunched in. He crossed the road forward of Jasper Philipsen after which jumped into the arms of a teammate.
Two-time champion Tadej Pogacar retained the race chief’s yellow jersey, however the day belonged to Cavendish.
He equaled Merckx’s mark of 34 wins in the course of the 2021 Tour and went near No. 35 within the seventh stage final yr when he was narrowly crushed to the road by Philipsen. He then crashed a day later and broke his proper collarbone.
Merckx, the Belgian thought of probably the most dominant rider in biking historical past, gained his 34 particular person levels on the Tour from 1969-75.
Along with his 2023 race ending early, Cavendish determined to place off retirement by a yr and got here again to strive once more. His determination to present it yet one more shot paid off.
“I simply needed to get the run-in to do it. I am a bit bit in disbelief. Astana put an enormous gamble on this yr to verify we’re good on the Tour de France,” Cavendish mentioned. “We have achieved it.”
Lastly, Cavendish made biking historical past — 16 years after successful his first Tour stage again in 2008.
Different riders have been blissful for Cavendish, with a number of stopping to talk with or hug him after the 177.4-kilometer (110-mile) leg from Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas
Merckx amassed his wins within the Sixties and 70s, an period throughout which his domination was such that he earned the nickname “The Cannibal.” Not like Merckx, who gained a report 5 Excursions, Cavendish, who specializes within the sprints, has by no means gained the general title.
However Cavendish’s pace, prowess and longevity amongst his fellow sprinters don’t have any equal on the Tour.
Cavendish gained the Tour de France finest sprinter’s inexperienced jersey twice. He additionally has gained levels in any respect three Grand Excursions — Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, Spanish Vuelta — and have become a world champion in 2011.
Cavendish joined Astana after his contract with Fast-Step Alpha Vinyl expired and he was neglected for the 2022 version of the Tour.
Cavendish had confronted a tough opening three levels of the Tour. In the course of the first stage, he appeared to wrestle with abdomen and warmth points.
However that hadn’t broken his confidence.
“I understand how it really works, my coach and everybody round me is aware of how it’s. If everyone knew the way it was, everybody can be a motorcycle rider and my job can be rather a lot tougher,” Cavendish mentioned Wednesday. “I’ve achieved 15 Excursions de France. I do not wish to have dangerous days, I do not wish to undergo however I do know it is simply within the head and to push by way of it.”
SAINT-VULBAS, France — Mark Cavendish wrote a brand new chapter of Tour de France historical past in what is predicted to be his final look at biking’s largest race.
The veteran Isle of Man sprinter broke Eddy Merckx’s long-standing report for many profession Tour de France stage wins along with his thirty fifth victory on Wednesday.
The 39-year-old Cavendish sprinted for the win within the fifth stage of the Tour, pulling away some 100 meters from the road regardless of being bunched in. He crossed the road forward of Jasper Philipsen after which jumped into the arms of a teammate.
Two-time champion Tadej Pogacar retained the race chief’s yellow jersey, however the day belonged to Cavendish.
He equaled Merckx’s mark of 34 wins in the course of the 2021 Tour and went near No. 35 within the seventh stage final yr when he was narrowly crushed to the road by Philipsen. He then crashed a day later and broke his proper collarbone.
Merckx, the Belgian thought of probably the most dominant rider in biking historical past, gained his 34 particular person levels on the Tour from 1969-75.
Along with his 2023 race ending early, Cavendish determined to place off retirement by a yr and got here again to strive once more. His determination to present it yet one more shot paid off.
“I simply needed to get the run-in to do it. I am a bit bit in disbelief. Astana put an enormous gamble on this yr to verify we’re good on the Tour de France,” Cavendish mentioned. “We have achieved it.”
Lastly, Cavendish made biking historical past — 16 years after successful his first Tour stage again in 2008.
Different riders have been blissful for Cavendish, with a number of stopping to talk with or hug him after the 177.4-kilometer (110-mile) leg from Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas
Merckx amassed his wins within the Sixties and 70s, an period throughout which his domination was such that he earned the nickname “The Cannibal.” Not like Merckx, who gained a report 5 Excursions, Cavendish, who specializes within the sprints, has by no means gained the general title.
However Cavendish’s pace, prowess and longevity amongst his fellow sprinters don’t have any equal on the Tour.
Cavendish gained the Tour de France finest sprinter’s inexperienced jersey twice. He additionally has gained levels in any respect three Grand Excursions — Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, Spanish Vuelta — and have become a world champion in 2011.
Cavendish joined Astana after his contract with Fast-Step Alpha Vinyl expired and he was neglected for the 2022 version of the Tour.
Cavendish had confronted a tough opening three levels of the Tour. In the course of the first stage, he appeared to wrestle with abdomen and warmth points.
However that hadn’t broken his confidence.
“I understand how it really works, my coach and everybody round me is aware of how it’s. If everyone knew the way it was, everybody can be a motorcycle rider and my job can be rather a lot tougher,” Cavendish mentioned Wednesday. “I’ve achieved 15 Excursions de France. I do not wish to have dangerous days, I do not wish to undergo however I do know it is simply within the head and to push by way of it.”
SAINT-VULBAS, France — Mark Cavendish wrote a brand new chapter of Tour de France historical past in what is predicted to be his final look at biking’s largest race.
The veteran Isle of Man sprinter broke Eddy Merckx’s long-standing report for many profession Tour de France stage wins along with his thirty fifth victory on Wednesday.
The 39-year-old Cavendish sprinted for the win within the fifth stage of the Tour, pulling away some 100 meters from the road regardless of being bunched in. He crossed the road forward of Jasper Philipsen after which jumped into the arms of a teammate.
Two-time champion Tadej Pogacar retained the race chief’s yellow jersey, however the day belonged to Cavendish.
He equaled Merckx’s mark of 34 wins in the course of the 2021 Tour and went near No. 35 within the seventh stage final yr when he was narrowly crushed to the road by Philipsen. He then crashed a day later and broke his proper collarbone.
Merckx, the Belgian thought of probably the most dominant rider in biking historical past, gained his 34 particular person levels on the Tour from 1969-75.
Along with his 2023 race ending early, Cavendish determined to place off retirement by a yr and got here again to strive once more. His determination to present it yet one more shot paid off.
“I simply needed to get the run-in to do it. I am a bit bit in disbelief. Astana put an enormous gamble on this yr to verify we’re good on the Tour de France,” Cavendish mentioned. “We have achieved it.”
Lastly, Cavendish made biking historical past — 16 years after successful his first Tour stage again in 2008.
Different riders have been blissful for Cavendish, with a number of stopping to talk with or hug him after the 177.4-kilometer (110-mile) leg from Saint-Jean-De-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas
Merckx amassed his wins within the Sixties and 70s, an period throughout which his domination was such that he earned the nickname “The Cannibal.” Not like Merckx, who gained a report 5 Excursions, Cavendish, who specializes within the sprints, has by no means gained the general title.
However Cavendish’s pace, prowess and longevity amongst his fellow sprinters don’t have any equal on the Tour.
Cavendish gained the Tour de France finest sprinter’s inexperienced jersey twice. He additionally has gained levels in any respect three Grand Excursions — Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, Spanish Vuelta — and have become a world champion in 2011.
Cavendish joined Astana after his contract with Fast-Step Alpha Vinyl expired and he was neglected for the 2022 version of the Tour.
Cavendish had confronted a tough opening three levels of the Tour. In the course of the first stage, he appeared to wrestle with abdomen and warmth points.
However that hadn’t broken his confidence.
“I understand how it really works, my coach and everybody round me is aware of how it’s. If everyone knew the way it was, everybody can be a motorcycle rider and my job can be rather a lot tougher,” Cavendish mentioned Wednesday. “I’ve achieved 15 Excursions de France. I do not wish to have dangerous days, I do not wish to undergo however I do know it is simply within the head and to push by way of it.”