Michael Mørkøv’s Arrival Could Clear Way for Mark Cavendish to Race in 2024
Reports link a deal for Danish leadout ace to join Astana-Qazaqstan and sources say team is preparing for extension of Manxman for 2024.
Mark Simon Cavendish MBE is a British professional road racing cyclist from the Isle of Man who rides for UCI WorldTeam Astana Qazaqstan Team. As a track cyclist he specialises in the madison, points race, and scratch race disciplines; as a road racer he is a sprinter. Wikipedia
Reports link a deal for Danish leadout ace to join Astana-Qazaqstan and sources say team is preparing for extension of Manxman for 2024.
Climber carnage at Ineos Grenadiers, more heft behind Pogačar, questions over Evenepoel, Cavendish, and all the other nuggets to know.
Custom bikes from, Cavendish, Van der Poel, Sagan, Pedersen, and more.
Follow all the action and headlines at the 2023 Tour de France.
Manxman receives surgery on 'complicated' fracture, not talking about returning to the Tour in quest to top the 'Merckx mark'.
Mark Cavendish looked on course for win 35, but a crash on stage 8 ended his Tour de France dream.
John Wilcockson looks back on his first interview with Cavendish ahead of the Manxman's debut Tour de France in 2007.
The argument for a few more months in the pro peloton.
Another big sprint at the Tour but without the discipline’s biggest name.
The Manxman leaves the race with a collarbone fracture after falling short of bettering Merckx mark.
Another chance for Cavendish, Girmay and Philipsen with an uphill finish in Limoges.
Mechanical issues complicate things for Tour stage record-hunter.
‘I guess it’s not meant to be,’ Astana Qazaqstan sprinter says as mechanical mishap contributes to second place finish.
Cavendish went for an early sprint but gearing problems make it hard to keep Philipsen at bay.
The Manx Missile is wearing special-edition Nike cycling shoes with a gold finish and Hermes wings in the 2023 Tour de France.
Fabio Jakobsen among the crash victims in hectic finale.
The sprinter teams won't want to let this opportunity slip by.
Former leadout man Mark Renshaw clear on his ability: ‘He is the best sprinter we have ever seen.’
How is Pogačar's wrist? Does Cavendish believe in number 35? Is Van der Poel hunting green? We got the answers to all the big questions.
Follow all the Tour de France hype ahead of the Bilbao 'grand départ' on July 1.
Winning a stage, hitting the podium, or claiming the 'maillot jaune' are at an absolute premier every July: Here are the leaders for every team and their chances of striking Tour gold.
Here are the latest confirmed names for the 2023 Tour de France starting July 1 in Bilbao and ending July 23 in Paris.
Three racers that drove the narrative of the modern Tour de France see one last ride this summer – we look at their legacies.
Profile of final kilometer likely to limit contenders.
Can Vingegaard defend? Will Pogačar shake off injury? Who could play spoiler? Will Cavendish make history? It all plays out during three weeks in July.
From the sprinters that might derail Cavendish, to the form of Vingegaard, Bernal, Alaphilippe: The Dauphiné should deliver some pre-Tour clues.
Pogačar vs. Vingegaard, Cavendish's Merckxian challenge, Sagan's long goodbye, US stage-hunters: Here are five story lines that will make the 2023 Tour stand out.
All the headlines for the season's first grand tour at the Giro d'Italia from May 6-28.
The long, flat downhill transition stage sets up the thrilling closing stages with the GC still wide open.
Cavendish was the defining sprinter of the century – Our editors pick through their best memories of the retiring 'Manx Missile'.
The Tour de France is up next and the British sprinter is hoping to end his spectacular career with an exclamation point.
Gazzetta dello Sport states the supersprinter will confirm in Giro d'Italia press conference Monday that this season will be his last.
Wednesday's stage might have been Cavendish's best and perhaps last chance win a stage during this Giro.
The German wins in a photo-finish ahead of Milan and Cavendish as the Giro's longest stage delivers more drama of the wrong kind.
Evenepoel sounding confident as he carries 'virtual' lead into first major climb: 'Roglič is nervous. He knows he is 44 seconds behind.'
UPDATE: Dainese relegated and doctors say Evenepoel suffered hematomas and an impact on his sacrum: 'Stage six will be a difficult one for him.'
Expect to see the American stage-hunter at the back when Cavendish is at the front, and vice versa in the mountains.
The Manx Missile finds himself on a Wilier for the first time in his career. What equipment choices has the famously choosy Brit made for his Team Astana ride?
Robbie McEwen says Giro d'Italia sprinters won't have it easy: 'Organizers are making the sprint stages harder.'
Sprinter-turned-commentator McEwen says he's surprised at lack of support for Cavendish: 'Everything has to go perfectly to pull it off.'
Monster climbs, crazed tifosi, a dash of old-school glamour, and the season's first grand tour — what's not to love about the Giro d'Italia?
Follow all the action as Bernal, Cavendish, Jorgenson and more spar in six day Swiss race.
All the key details and pre-race favorites for Switzerland's second most important stage race.
Lutsenko saves team's blushes after bleak start to season – can Cavendish help shift the tone at Giro d'Italia?
Mark Cavendish hits his most significant result so far in 2023 with a podium in the race he's won three times.
Cavendish has yet to win a race, but the team is banking on him to hit his stride in time for the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France.
Now a pair of one-days, the races in West Flanders kick-start a busy racing period across Belgium.
Analysis: The peloton's speed demons have no hope when the Pogačar’s and the Van Aert’s accelerate over the Poggio.
Chaotic finales in the Belgian and Italian races derails riders.
Roglič tops João Almeida and Tao Geoghegan Hart to mark assured comeback from winter shoulder surgery.
Tim Merlier and Fabio Jakobsen are both vying for a shot to go to the Tour, and that's just fine for the Soudal Quick-Step manager.
‘I think we made some good steps.’ Bol highlights need for more race time with Cavendish after pairing makes debut at UAE Tour.
'Wins give you confidence, confidence gives you wins': VeloNews investigates why victory in the Emirates is about more than just a 'W' in the column.
Manxman defiant in face of questions about B&B Hotels fiasco as he braces for bunch sprint battle royale in the Emirates.
Three big stars carry three big burdens into Emirati gateway of WorldTour busy-season.
The Estonian only had one training ride with Cavendish before leading him out at the Tour of Oman.
From its first win in 2003 to Remco Evenepoel's grand tour victory, Patrick Lefevere's 'Wolfpack' is consistently one of the top performers.
The Manxman's former sport director says that Cavendish and team manager Alexander Vinorkurov can form a strong partnership.
Manxman tries to downplay the growing hype around the Tour de France record as he's decides his race program in his season debut in Oman.
The five-day Tour of Oman and one-day Muscat Classic provide plenty of opportunities for sprinters and climbers.
Groenewegen on Tour de France record: 'If we do not win, let’s hope that Mark is the winner.'
In a wide-ranging interview, Cavendish reveals new details about his arrival to Astana-Qazaqstan.
Unsung Dutch sprinter is thrust into the key role of leadout man in the quest to better the Merckx mark.
Analysis: Life in the fast lane is more crowded than ever, but a new obsession with WorldTour points will mean more support for sprinters.
Here's what's making headlines on Thursday, January 26.
Both robbers will face sentencing on February 7.
Cavendish speaks with L'Equipe of no-pressure negotiations with Vinokourov, chasing the Tour de France record, his mission 'to inspire.'
The Manx Missile is famously picky with his bikes. Here are his options from team sponsor Wilier.
Astana-Qazaqstan confirms early names to build a full sprint train in quest to break the Merckx mark.
The Dutchman will get his own opportunities as well as supporting Cavendish.
Faster rivals, aging legs, and an uncertain leadout: Our editors debate if Cavendish can deliver one more win to usurp Eddy Merckx.
'Astana-Qazaqstan is going to be a great place to be successful': Tour de France sprint legend finally books in with Kazakh crew.
Image shared with VeloNews of sprint ace loading into Astana vehicle at Spanish airport adds fresh chapter to rumors over his future.
Human Powered Health's Jonas Carney proud of development as team steadily builds toward WorldTour goal.
Prosecutors say robbery was 'planned invasion' to target expensive watches.
Sources confirm to VeloNews that both riders joined the team camp in Spain on Monday.
Mark Cavendish was one of the many riders left desperately seeking a team for 2023 after the collapse of B&B Hotels.
Gazzetta dello Sport reports Sunday that Tour de France sprint ace signs up with Astana for 2023.
B&B Hotels rider Pierre Rolland forced to retire, top stars scrambling for contracts in wake of sudden demise of Pineau's project.
Here's the news making headlines on Wednesday, December 14.