Mark Cavendish, the legendary sprinter and record-holder for all-time Tour de France stage wins with 35 victories, has officially confirmed his retirement.

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

Cavendish confirmed the day before the race that the Tour de France Singapore Criterium would be his final professional ride.

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, one of the best road sprinters in cycling history, retired in style on Sunday by winning the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore. The 39-year-old from the Isle of Man broke famed Belgian cyclist Eddy Merckx’s long-standing record for most career Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory in July.

Cavendish gets his dream ending, closing out his professional cycling career far from home but surrounded by people to help him celebrate