Mark Cavendish wins final race before retirement at Tour de France Criterium in Singapore
Cavendish won 165 races in his career, including the road world title in 2011, 17 stages in the Giro d’Italia and three in the Vuelta a Espana. He received a knighthood in October.
On the track, he won omnium silver at the 2016 Olympics and was a three-time madison world champion.
Having delayed his retirement by a year, Cavendish broke the record for most Tour de France stage wins with victory in Saint Vulbas in July.
“Cycling is such a form of freedom,” he said. “It’s a way to meet people; it’s a way to be alone with your thoughts. It has so much potential as a sport, a mode of transport, a pastime.
“I’ve always tried to do anything I can to help this move forward and and that won’t stop even if I’m not riding a bike any more. In fact, I might be able to put more into that.
“I’m looking forward to what the rest of my career holds. I couldn’t have wished for a better send-off. I’m so grateful. I hope everyone enjoyed that.”
Alpecin–Deceuninck’s Jasper Philipsen finished second and Arnaud de Lie third for Lotto–Dstny.
