Summoning one last surge after the bend, the Briton pipped 2023 winner Jasper Philipsen to the title. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Mark Cavendish raced for the final time at the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore this weekend, taking victory and receiving a guard of honour; Manx rider won a record 35th stage at Tour de France last summer;

Mark Cavendish has vowed to stay involved in cycling after bringing down the curtain on his record-breaking career with a final win at the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium. The Briton, who made history with a 35th stage win at the Tour de France earlier this year, was given a guard of honour by [...]

The Singapore organisers have promoted the criterium as Cavendish’s swansong, with posts on their official Instagram page stating: “This is your last chance to witness the Manx Missile in action” and “Witness TDF’s greatest sprinter on the streets of Singapore for his last race ever. Don’t miss your chance to be part of cycling history.”

The 39-year-old, who holds the record for most Tour de France stage wins, pulled away after the final bend to win final race of his career.

Mark Cavendish made Tour de France history last July when he eclipsed Eddy Merckx's record which had stood since 1975, having matched the Belgian's mark in 2021.

Comments from record-breaking rider had raised doubts over slated retirement but social media post now makes it clear Sunday is definitely the end

Mark Cavendish of Astana Qazaqstan, centre, Alpecin Deceunick's Jasper Philipsen, left, and Belgian Champion, Arnaud De Lie, of Lotto Destiny, right pose on the podium during the

Legendary British sprint cyclist claimed 166th career victory after confirming his retirement on Saturday; plus six of his best performances