Mark Cavendish

Here's what Tadej Pogačar, Julian Alaphilippe, Mark Cavendish, and others said headed into the first rest day of the 2021 Tour.

Mark Cavendish is closing in on the all-time stage-win record of 34 — let's take a dive into his improving chance of equalling Merckx.

Sprint rivals Arnaud Démare and Bryan Coquard eliminated, along with Nic Dlamini in brutal stage across French Alps.

Though Primož Roglič remains the most versatile and dangerous among the GC favorites, did he already miss his chance to win the yellow jersey?

On this episode we talk Tour de France tech, Mark Cavendish's sprint shifters, and Tadej Pogačar's place in Tour history.

Mark Cavendish moved to within two victories of tying Eddy Merckx's all-time record for Tour de France stage wins on Thursday.

Here's what Michael Mørkøv, Peter Sagan, and others said after Mark Cavendish rocketed to another stage win.

Watch the thrilling highlights and final kilometer of racing from stage 6 of the 2021 Tour de France.

Mark Cavendish is shying away from discussing Eddy Merckx's record of 34 Tour de France stage wins as he creeps closer to the mark.

Mathieu van der Poel defends yellow jersey, maintaining an eight-second margin ahead of Tadej Pogačar.

We take a look at Mark Cavendish's Tour de France stage-winning bike.

Trainer Vasilis Anastopoulos reconfigured Cavendish's training and helped rebuild the confidence that saw the Manxman land victory number 31.

They say sprinting is as much a matter of belief as power, that desire can be as good as any leadout.

On today's podcast we discuss Mark Cavendish's big win, then Brent Bookwallter takes us inside the 2011 Tour de France.

A rider protest started off the stage, but not all the players involved saw eye to eye.

Mark Cavendish's stage win gave the Tour de France a shot of joy at exactly the right moment, writes Fred Dreier.

Video of the final kilometer of stage 4 of the 2021 Tour de France.

After yesterday’s crash-filled stage I was hoping that today’s stage would be relatively quiet.

Here's what Geraint Thomas, Primož Roglič, Tadej Pogačar, and others said after Cav's emotional win.

The most prolific sprinter in Tour de France history turns back the pages and says he's racing for the love of the sprint.

Mathieu van der Poel rides another day in the leader's yellow jersey.

Mørkøv has had to wait two full Olympic cycles for the return of the Madison event as he eyes a long-awaited gold medal.

Mark Cavendish will make an unexpected return to the Tour de France, but the peloton is very different since the last time he won in 2016.

Here's what's making headlines on Tuesday, June 22.

Patrick Lefevere has questioned and criticized one of his team's biggest stars.

Sam Bennett will not be able to defend his green jersey due to a knee injury.

Mark Cavendish to return as green jersey champ Sam Bennett left off Deceuninck-Quick-Step team.

Sam Bennett has reportedly received the green light to race the Tour, ruling out the possibility of Mark Cavendish making the start.

With uncertainty over Sam Bennett's participation, Mark Cavendish has made a case for himself as a possible replacement after his win in Belgium.

Mark Cavendish takes victory on stage 5 of the Belgium Tour, putting his name firmly in the mix for Tour de France selection.

Here's the news making headlines for Sunday, June 13.

Sam Bennett is unsure for the Tour de France. Lefevere doesn't really have a plan B when it comes to a new sprinter or will Mark Cavendish be the solution?

Here's the news making headlines for Saturday, June 12.

Here's the news making the headlines on Monday, June 7.

Here's the news making headlines for Monday, May 17.

Isle of Man rider Mark Christian has been given a second chance at ProTeam racing with the Eolo-Kometa team.

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Mark Cavendish thanked his teammates and manager for believing in him, and expressed his joy at winning four stages at the Tour of Turkey.

Tour de Hoody: While other sports struggle with empty stadiums, professional bike racing is putting its best pedal forward.

Cavendish squeezes past Jasper Philipsen for 150th pro win, José Manuel Díaz secures GC victory.

Here's the news making headlines for Saturday, April 17.

Riders DQ'd at Brabantse Pijl and Tour of Turkey after commissaires spotted them breaking controversial safety rules.

Noah Granigan was poised for a breakthrough result in Wednesday's stage when he was taken down in a high-speed crash.

Here's the news making headlines for Wednesday, April 14.

Primož Roglič scored a masterful win in Spain; Mark Cavendish is back; Mike Creed on the state of U.S. racing.

Huge crash disrupts sprint finish as Cavendish lands hat trick.

The 'Manxster' is creating buzz about a possible Tour de France bid to chase Eddy Merckx's all-time stage-win record. Deal or no deal?

Mark Cavendish beats back longtime rival André Greipel to win for the second day in a row.

Tour de Hoody: Why sprinters are having a harder time winning, and how Deceuninck-Quick-Step keeps piling on.

Since 2019, Primož Roglič and Tadej Pogačar stand a 70-percent chance or better of winning or finishing on the podium in every stage race they start.

Mark Cavendish sprinted to his first victory in more than three years on stage 2 of the Tour of Turkey.

Veteran sprinter takes first win in more than three years in what could be one of the most important victories of his illustrious career.

Manxman rolls back the years with kick from fourth wheel to beat Jasper Philipsen and longtime foe André Greipel.

The former Dutch champion has not raced since his horrific crash on the opening stage of the 2020 Tour of Poland.

Sam Bennett and Mark Cavendish cross line in second and third, respectively, behind Jasper Philipsen in final cobblestone classic.

Sprinters move to the fore in the hectic one-day race as the cobbled classics draw to a close.

Manx sprinter has twice finished second in recent weeks and currently holds his first leader's jersey in four years.

Here's what's making headlines on Wednesday, March 24.

The Belgian scored Bingoal's biggest win, ahead of Total Direct Énergie, Deceuninck-Quick-Step, and Ineos Grenadiers.

Here's what's making headlines on Tuesday, March 16.

Here's what's making headlines on Tuesday, March 9.

Merlier wins in Belgium while Vansevenant wins in Italy. The route for the 2021 Tour de Suisse is revealed.

Deceuninck-Quick-Step veteran finishes second in GP Monseré in best sprint result since he was third in stage 3 at the 2019 Tour of Turkey.

Here's what's making headlines on Tuesday, March 2.

Here's the news making headlines for Wednesday, February 24.

Mørkøv believes that Cavendish has more wins in him as the Manxman hits 2021 with fresh vigor.

Here's the news making headlines for Saturday, February 13.

Here's the news making headlines for Wednesday, February 10.

Long-standing relationships with manager Patrick Lefevere and bike partner Specialized helped open door for the Manxman to return to former team.

From awkward questions about Tyler Farrar to two-hour conversations about life in and out of the saddle, we recall some of the highs and lows of reporting on Mark Cavendish.

Sprint supremo's return to his former team won't necessarily deliver victories, but it could save how we remember his illustrious career.

No pressure on Manxman in first year back with former team, 'We don't expect Mark to win six stages in the Tour.'

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Veteran sprinter returns to Belgian team having raced in Quick-Step colors from 2013 to 2015: 'This genuinely feels like I am coming home.'

Irishman's brash moves may toe the line, but the sprinter's growing love-or-loathe reputation ripens the sport.

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