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Tour de France returns to storied climb of Le Puy de Dôme after 35 years

There are longer ascents but few that match the gruelling drama or history of the extinct volcano in the Massif Central

The Guardian - UK

Mark Cavendish’s place in Tour de France sprint pantheon is already assured

If Mark Cavendish’s crash does end his 16-year Tour de France career it is better to recall his burst in Bordeaux at an unnatural speed to mere mortals

The Guardian - UK

Mark Cavendish crashes out of Tour de France, missing outright record for stage wins

Britain's ace sprinter will have to share the record for most career stage wins at the Tour de France. Competing in his final season, Cavendish crashed out of the race during the eighth stage.

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Mark Cavendish’s Tour de France record attempt ends with stage eight crash

Cavendish will finish his career level with Eddy Merckx on 34 Tour de France stage wins.

The Independent UK

Mark Cavendish breaks collarbone as injury details emerge after Tour de France crash

Mark Cavendish had his sights set on the record amount of stage wins in the Tour de France but that ambition has ended in heartbreaking fashion after a cruel injury

Daily Mirror

Mads Pedersen claims Tour de France stage eight win after Mark Cavendish crashes out

Cavendish will finish level with Eddy Merckx on 34 Tour de France stage wins after crashing out of this year’s race.

The Independent UK

UK's Mark Cavendish crashes out of Tour de France after fall in stage eight

Mark Cavendish will have to share the Tour de France record for most career stage wins at cycling's biggest race.

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Mark Cavendish to miss out on Tour de France history after crash

Cavendish went down hard and laid holding his shoulder after a crash in the peloton around 60km from the finish of stage eight.

The Independent UK

Mark Cavendish abandons Tour de France after crash ends hopes of record-breaking victory

Cavendish appeared to suffer an injury to his collar

The Independent UK

12 secrets from the Belgian physio who brought van Aert, Evenepoel and other pros back from serious injuries

Ever wondered how pro cyclists bounce back from terrible injuries? We meet the man regarded by many as the best cyclist-fixer in the business

Cycling Weekly

Tour de France: Jasper Philipsen wins stage three – as it happened

Rolling report: Adam Yates remains in yellow, while Jasper Philipsen had to survive a VAR check before being confirmed the winner of stage three

The Guardian - UK

Brit star beats his identical twin by four seconds to take Yellow Jersey at Tour de France

In an emotional and unique finale in Bilbao, Yates outlasted his identical twin brother, Simon, to win his first-ever stage on Le Tour by four seconds

Daily Mirror

Mark Cavendish gears up for final Tour de France ready to prove doubters wrong

Mark Cavendish is targeting another famous success as he lines up at his final Tour de France on Saturday - aiming to shock the cycling world at the age of 38

Daily Mirror

Mark Cavendish will not allow emotions to get better of him in final Tour de France

The 38-year-old will start his 14th and last Tour in Bilbao on Saturday

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The Independent UK

Mark Cavendish will not allow emotions to get better of him in final Tour

The 38-year-old will start his 14th and last Tour in Bilbao on Saturday.

Cycling Weekly

Is this the bike that'll help Mark Cavendish make Tour de France history?

Exclusive colourway for his Wilier Filante SLR is a 'tribute to Cavendish's career', as he attempts to become most winningest Tour rider ever

Cycling Weekly

Mark Renshaw confident Mark Cavendish can break Tour de France stage win record

The Manx missile's former lead-out man says Cavendish can win one or two stages this year which will put him ahead of Eddy Merckx

Cycling Weekly

Tour de France jerseys: Yellow, green, white and polka dot explained

We explain what the yellow, green, polka-dot and white jerseys worn by riders in the Tour de France represent

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What is the Puy de Dôme? Inside the legendary Tour de France climb

All you need to know about the historic Tour de France summit finish

Cycling Weekly

All things must pass: SD Worx's 'bizarre' victory streak finally comes to an end after 20 wins

From the Basque Country to Switzerland, SD Worx has been creating history with its run of wins

The Guardian - UK

Mark Cavendish’s longevity and breadth of success almost unique for a sprinter

Generations of fastmen have come and gone as Mark Cavendish’s list of wins have lengthened and he remains one of a kind

The New Daily

‘Manx Missile’ Mark Cavendish to retire at end of 2023

Britain's sprint king Mark Cavendish will end his 17-year career as a professional cyclist at the conclusion of the season.

The Independent UK

Mark Cavendish doesn’t need to break the Tour de France record – but it would underscore a legacy

Cavendish will have one more shot at surpassing Eddy Merckx’s record of 34 Tour de France stage wins this summer before retiring from the sport

The Guardian - UK

Mark Cavendish to retire from pro cycling at the end of 2023 season

The 38-year-old British sprinter said he lived ‘an absolute dream’ as he announced his plans to bow out this year

Cycling Weekly

'I’ve lived an absolute dream' - Mark Cavendish confirms he will retire at the end of the season

'It’s the perfect time to say 2023 will be my final season' - British sprinter explains retirement decision on second Giro d’Italia rest day

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