Cavendish confirms retirement delay

Wednesday, 4 October 2023 08:42

Manx Missile hasn't raced since Tour De France crash

Mark Cavendish has confirmed he'll be continuing his cycling career in 2024.

Earlier this year, the 'Manx Missile' announced his plans to retire at the end of the season.

But his season ended early with heartbreak after a crash in the summer at the Tour de France, during stage eight.

Widely regarded as cycling's greatest sprinter of all time, Cavendish came into this year's Tour level on 34 stage wins with Belgian legend Eddy Merckx - but he crashed out before securing a record-breaking 35th stage win.

Following Cavendish's crash, the manager of his cycling team sparked hopes that the Manxman may return to the Tour de France for one more year.

That announcement was followed shortly by confirmation from the Manx Missile himself:

Just one more year, hey? @MarkCavendish pic.twitter.com/ThgdbGaBzf
— Astana Qazaqstan Team (@AstanaQazTeam) October 4, 2023

Cavendish confirms retirement delay

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