Mark Cavendish’s announcement that he will retire after the 2023 season was one of the most emotional and contrasting days of the Manxman’s whole career. There was no adrenaline-fueled rush to the line, no celebrations and podium ceremonies, just the real emotions of him realising and revealing that his career is about to end.
After 25 years dedicated to racing, sprinting and winning, Cavendish has admitted that even he, so often and for so long unbeatable in sprints, has to turn the page and start a new chapter in his life.
