Mark Cavendish
Born: May 21, 1985 (age 39)
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Hometown: Douglas, Isle of Man
Nationality: 
British
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Mark Cavendish to retire from professional cycling at end of season
Mark Cavendish, one of Great Britain's most successful cyclists of all time, announces that he will retire from the sport at the end of the 2023 season.
May 22, 15:36
Two men jailed for knifepoint robbery at home of Mark Cavendish
Two men are jailed for a combined total of 27 years for robbing Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish at knifepoint in his home in November 2021.
Feb 7, 17:50
Biniam Girmay out of Giro d'Italia after freak eye injury
Giro d'Italia stage 10 winner Biniam Girmay abandons the Grand Tour race after popping a champagne cork into his eye while celebrating his historic triumph.
May 18, 10:55
Arnaud Demare makes French cycling history with Giro d'Italia stage 6 win
Arnaud Demare edges Caleb Ewan in a photo finish in the sixth stage of the 2022 Giro d'Italia to win a French record seventh stage at the Grand Tour event.
May 12, 17:18
Mathieu van der Poel storms to Giro d'Italia stage one victory
Mathieu van der Poel storms to an opening victory in a crash-heavy end to the first stage of the 105th Giro d'Italia in Hungary.
May 6, 16:46
Mark Cavendish makes British history with Milano-Torino victory
Mark Cavendish becomes the first British cyclist to win the Milano-Torino with victory in the 103rd edition of the event on Wednesday.
Mar 16, 17:41
Six UK nominations for 2022 Laureus World Sports Awards
Six British sports stars receive nominations in various categories for the 2022 Laureus World Sports Awards.
Feb 2, 10:31
From Euros heartbreak to Emma Raducanu's fairytale: The top 25 sporting moments of 2021
Sports Mole counts down the top 25 sporting moments of 2021, from England's Euro 2020 heartbreak to Emma Raducanu's Fairytale in New York.
Dec 31, 09:00
Mark Cavendish "violently attacked" during home burglary in November
Mark Cavendish reveals that he was "violently attacked" and his family threatened during a burglary at his home on November 27.
Dec 8, 17:21
Mark Cavendish pens new one-year Deceuninck-QuickStep deal
Mark Cavendish signs a new one-year deal to stay with Deceuninck-QuickStep for the 2022 season.
Dec 7, 13:38
Mark Cavendish 'discharged from hospital following Ghent crash'
A report claims that British rider Mark Cavendish has been discharged from hospital after suffering broken ribs and a collapsed lung in Sunday's crash at the Ghent Six.
Nov 25, 17:40
Mark Cavendish suffers broken ribs and collapsed lung in Ghent crash
Mark Cavendish spends the night in hospital after suffering two broken ribs and a collapsed lung following a crash in the Ghent Six.
Nov 22, 15:09
Olympic champion Tom Pidcock among stars in GB Road World Championships squad
Former road world champions Mark Cavendish and Lizzie Deignan, as well as fellow Tokyo Olympians Ethan Hayter and Anna Shackley are also included.
Sep 13, 10:50
Mark Cavendish confirmed as the first rider for this year's Tour of Britain
The sprinter will take the start line in Penzance on September 5.
Aug 16, 08:00
Ed Clancy admits he would relish a role within British Cycling
Ed Clancy retired from competing midway through the men's team pursuit on Tuesday.
Aug 4, 12:20
On This Day: Bradley Wiggins wins the Tour de France
Bradley Wiggins finished with a winning margin of three minutes and 21 seconds in the 99th edition of the race.
Jul 22, 08:02
Wout Van Aert wins final Tour de France stage
The Belgian's win means the Manxman is tied with Eddy Merckx on 34 stage victories.
Jul 18, 19:00
Tadej Pogacar was "enjoying every kilometre" of Tour de France stage 20
The Slovenian was eighth fastest in the stage 20 time trial to take a five-minute lead down the Champs-Elysees.
Jul 17, 18:41
Tadej Pogacar on brink of back-to-back Tour de France titles
Tadej Pogacar is over five minutes clear heading into the final stage even though Jonas Vingegaard closed the gap to him on Saturday.
Jul 17, 17:40
Matej Mohoric powers to victory in stage 19 of Tour de France
Mark Cavendish had been hoping to secure his record 35th career stage win at the Tour de France.
Jul 16, 17:04
Tadej Pogacar closing in on Tour de France victory
The defending champion claimed his second consecutive stage win on summit finishes by racing clear up Luz Ardiden.
Jul 15, 17:36
Patrick Konrad claims stage 16 win at Tour de France
The Slovenian leads the field by more than five minutes after Tuesday's action.
Jul 13, 18:26
Mark Cavendish: 'I will keep riding as long as my body will let me'
The 36-year-old won his fourth stage of this year's race on Friday to equal the record of 34 Tour stage wins held by the great Eddy Merckx.
Jul 12, 15:40
Friday's sporting social: McGregor ready for war and Becks watches the tennis
Elsewhere, England geared up for the Euro 2020 final and the Tour de France saluted Mark 'CAV34DISH'.
Jul 9, 19:51
A closer look at Mark Cavendish's road to Tour de France history
It was the Manxman's fourth stage win of the 2021 Tour as his remarkable return to form continued.
Jul 9, 17:13
Mark Cavendish equals Eddy Merckx's Tour de France stage win record
The 36-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable return to form.
Jul 9, 16:59
Mark Cavendish made to wait for 34th stage win
Nils Politt won the stage from a breakaway.
Jul 8, 17:15
Mark Cavendish edges closer to Eddy Merckx's Tour de France record
Mark Cavendish took victory after a Deceuninck-QuickStep masterclass on stage 10 in Valence.
Jul 6, 18:46
Mark Cavendish on verge of Tour de France history with latest win
Mark Cavendish's third victory of this year's Tour leaves him one win away from Eddy Merckx's all-time record.
Jul 6, 17:25
Mark Cavendish: 'Chris Froome cannot be written off'
Mark Cavendish is having a stunning Tour de France at the age of 36.
Jul 5, 15:58
On This Day: Mark Cavendish crashes out of Tour de France
More than a million spectators had turned out to witness the Grand Depart.
Jul 5, 08:27
Slovenia's Matej Mohoric wins stage 7 of Tour de France
Defending champion Tadej Pogacar lost ground to Mathieu van der Poel in the race for the yellow jersey as his compatriot soloed to victory in Le Creusot.
Jul 2, 17:20
Mark Cavendish secures second win of this year's Tour de France
Two days after taking his first Tour stage success in five years, Mark Cavendish doubled up.
Jul 1, 17:07
Tadej Pogacar secures stage victory at Tour de France
Van Der Mathieu van der Poel retained the leader's jersey by eight seconds.
Jun 30, 17:23
Mark Cavendish lets emotion take over after Tour de France stage win
Stage victories were once routine for the Manxman in cycling's biggest race - this was number 31.
Jun 29, 17:58
Mark Cavendish claims emotional first Tour de France stage win since 2016
The Manxman collapsed in tears as he was congratulated by teammates and rivals alike.
Jun 29, 16:48
Mark Cavendish not feeling the pressure ahead of Tour de France
The 30-time stage winner insists he is not out to beat the record of Eddy Merckx who won 34.
Jun 23, 17:14
Five things to look out for in this year's Tour de France
Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish will be involved for the first time since 2018.
Jun 22, 08:44
Mark Cavendish to return to Tour de France after three-year absence
The 36-year-old has been given the chance to add to his 30 career stage wins.
Jun 21, 15:38
Mark Cavendish hails "incredible feeling" after victory in Turkey
The Briton last won in Dubai in February 2018.
Apr 12, 17:14
