Mark Cavendish will trip the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium in November, with the occasion anticipated to convey down the curtain on his lengthy and profitable profession.
Cavendish has not raced competitively since profitable a file breaking thirty fifth stage on the Tour de France and ending the race in Nice. He took half in a number of post-Tour de France criteriums however there are at the moment no plans for him to trip in main races with Astana Qazaqstan.
The Manxman was a visitor and spectator on the Paris Olympics final week and is now spending time together with his household on the Isle of Man in response to his newest social media posts.
Cyclingnews understands that Cavendish won’t trip the Tour of Britain as a part of the Great Britain squad and he’s unlikely to race any main UCI races within the closing months of 2024.
The Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium will doubtless be his final dance, the occasion’s ties to the Tour de France providing a option to have fun his 35 stage victories and his lengthy profession.
Cycling Weekly first reported that Cavendish will trip the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium and now the occasion organisers confirmed Cavendish’s presence. Jasper Philipsen, Chris Froome and Biniam Girmay may even participate, with different riders introduced to be confirmed nearer the date.
Cavendish is prone to be feted on the presentation of the 2025 Tour de France route in Paris on October 29 and he may additionally trip the Saitama Tour de France criterium in Japan on November 2.
“This season has been fairly eventful, however I’ve had a while to relaxation and recharge and I’m able to get again to racing,” Cavendish stated, with out specifying if he’ll race competitively once more earlier than the tip of his profession.
“I’m very excited to race within the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium once more. I’ve been right here the final two years and it has been a elegant expertise every time.
“I got here near profitable in Singapore final yr and I’m undoubtedly going for the win this time. I’ll be working in the direction of that and stay up for seeing you all once more.”
The Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium is held throughout two days, with a household day, an area novice race and different actions held in central Singapore.
