Mark Cavendish

The process of capturing Cavendish after he tied Eddy Merckx's Tour stage record.

Our editors weigh in on the 21 must-know, high-drama headlines of 2021 and why they matter: Part three.

Insider analysis and interviews with the sport's biggest names dominated our top 10. (This free piece is open to all readers.)

Mark Cavendish and Marianne Vos make their mark on the history books.

From Lambie lighting up the track to Cavendish lighting up a mechanic, here are the most-read stories from the year.

A man has been charged with two counts of robbery a little over three weeks after armed individuals broke into Mark Cavendish's home.

Police round up thieves behind robbery of UK home of sprinter ace and Olympian.

Mark Cavendish says that four armed men broke into his home while his family was there and robbed them "at knifepoint."

The Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl star sprinter and his family awoke to four armed intruders on November 27

A deal has finally been done after protracted negotiations, keeping the Manxman at the Belgian team for another year.

Patrick Lefevere says that Mark Cavendish has signed a one-year deal to ride on with the team.

Here's the news making the headlines on Thursday, December 2.

Deceuninck CEO critical of Quick-Step boss Patrick Lefevere.

Manxman plans to be back on bike in coming weeks after Ghent Six crash while contract talks with Quick-Step continue to drag.

Comeback Cav is no stranger to recovery: “I always knew that I had the dogged persistence and the work ethic to come back to the top.”

British star leaves hospital following crash in velodrome, Tour de France champion wins international prize.

The 2021 road season was record-breaking and record-equaling at times — here are some of the key stats and figures that made the year.

Mark Cavendish spent Sunday night in the ICU of the Ghent University Hospital.

Cavendish was conscious but stretchered from track after dramatic crash Sunday, and stayed in a Ghent hospital overnight.

A crash brought Cav’s Ghent Six Day to an abrupt end as water on the track brought key riders down in the very last event.

Here's the news making headlines for Sunday, November 21.

The Shoe Dr unveils custom trainers to celebrate Cav's 34 TDF stage wins.

Here's the news making headlines for Saturday, November 20.

A spike of infections is putting a chill on the party for this week's Six Days of Gent track event in Belgium.

Here are five of the hottest stories of 2021 and what they could mean for the years to come.

The transfer season has been open for several months, but there are still lots of riders without a deal for 2022. Here are five from the men's peloton.

Pogačar and van Vleuten came out top, but who won and lost lower down the ranking? From Cavendish and Carapaz to Vollering and Vos, these are the takeaways.

Keisse and Cavendish have ridden together three times at the track event but never won as a pairing. Can they change that in 2021?

At estimated 500,000 fans lined the finishing loops in and around Leuven for the elite men's road race Sunday.

2011 world champion Cavendish crushes last-minute climbing camp as sprinters eye possibility of men's road race being decided by a bunch kick.

The pair will meet face-to-face during the World Champs in Belgium to finalise terms and discuss Cav’s post-racing future.

Lefevere states an agreement on wages and bonuses has been agreed with Cavendish as pair discusses future with team after retirement.

Deceuninck-QuickStep has reportedly made Mark Cavendish an offer but talks are ongoing.

Here's the news making headlines for Tuesday, September 14.

Belgian media reports that team boss offered a one-year deal during the Tour of Britain, but final details have yet to be hammered out.

Lizzie Deignan, Mark Cavendish, and Tom Pidcock are among the big names on the British Worlds roster.

British squad brings young talents in search for rainbow jersey as Geraint Thomas misses selection.

Here's the news making headlines for Saturday, September 11.

"For all you people at home, these motorbikes have a bearing on the race," Cavendish says into the camera while racing the Tour of Britain.

Team boss Lefevere also considering bringing Italian fastman Elia Viviani back after he rode with Quick-Step in 2018 and 2019.

Jakobsen's return to top form gives Patrick Lefevere tough decisions as he negotiates contracts and race allocations with Mark Cavendish.

Here's the news making headlines for Wednesday, August 18.

Here's the news making headlines for Monday, August 16.

Belgian star powers away from bunch to solo to his 17th pro victory and race lead.

Here's what's making headlines on Tuesday, August 10.

Mark Cavendish's return to winning ways at the Tour de France has been remarkable and it could have a big impact on the sport in his native Isle of Man.

Here's what Tadej Pogačar, Mark Cavendish, Wout van Aert and more had to say after the closing stage of the Tour de France.

Watch the thrilling final kilometer and stage 21 highlights of the 2021 Tour de France.

Mark Cavendish misses win number 35 after chaotic sprint, van Aert scores hat trick of victories across mountain, time trial and sprint stages.

Here's what Wout van Aert, Tadej Pogačar, Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish said after stage 20 of the Tour de France.

Mark Cavendish's path towards the all-time Tour de France stage win record has read like a Hollywood script at times, but can he get his happy ever after on the Champs-Élysées?

Mark Cavendish took to social media on Friday to address a public outburst that was caught on video prior to the start of the Tour's 19th stage.

Here are five key moments of the 2021 Tour de France, from Mark Cavendish's remarkable comeback to Tadej Pogačar's Alpine assault.

The green jersey had some words of frustration and a storm-off before the start of stage 19.

Cavendish's chain has shot off his chainring following two sprints at this year's Tour. Why?

Cavendish sees the iconic sprint on the Champs-Élysées as his best chance to break the Tour de France stage win record.

Mark Cavendish is on the verge of setting a new all-time Tour de France stage win record. VeloNews spoke to his first coach to see where it all began.

Think Mark Cavendish has the green jersey won already? Think again. Michael Matthews and Sonny Colbrelli are both making a charge for green.

Mark Cavendish confirms he wants to keep racing 'as long as my body will let me' as he braces for the Pyrénées.

A crash on stage 13 saw Tim Declercq battling to stay in the Tour. That battle continues.

Eddy Merckx opens up about "gentleman of exemplary politeness", Mark Cavendish.

A visual history of Mark Cavendish's long, record-equalling love affair with the Tour.

Heralded ‘the best leadout man in the world,’ Mørkøv has piloted Cavendish to his four Tour stage wins through experience, poise, and ruthless execution.

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Here's what Guillaume Martin, Wilco Kelderman, Tadej Pogačar, and others said after stage 13 of the 2021 Tour de France.

Mark Cavendish has drawn alongside Eddy Merckx on the Tour de France's all-time stage wins list. So, who you got: Merckx or Cav?

Watch the thrilling final kilometer and highlights from stage 13 of the 2021 Tour de France.

Generally, I avoid the classic finish line shot, but today was an exception as Mark Cavendish was on the verge of making history.

The once brash 'Manxster' has mellowed, but he's unbeatable again in the sprints as he matches the Eddy Merckx record.

The Deceuninck-Quick-Step sprinter is poised to set a new record should he take just one more Tour de France stage win.

Some of the hardest racing of the Tour de France takes place way off-camera as the 'gruppetto' battles against the jury's stopwatch.

Here's the news making the headlines on Friday, July 9.

Lotto-Soudal's leadout man believes Caleb Ewan could have challenged Mark Cavendish in the Tour de France sprints.

Here's what Wilco Kelderman, Mark Cavendish, Guillaume Martin, and others said after two laps up and over Mont Ventoux.

We analyze Mark Cavendish's place in cycling history, and his place in British cycling after his 33rd career Tour de France stage win.

The rise of a possible 'Pogačar Era' might be great for racing, but Tour de France owners might be worried.

Watch the thrilling Tour de France stage 10 highlights and final kilometer of racing.

Mark Cavendish now seems poised to equal or break Eddy Merckx's stage record, and the story couldn't come at a better moment.

Tadej Pogačar maintained his position as leader of the general classification.