Well, that’s all from us after a historic day for Cavendish and the Tour. Thanks for reading, as ever. Til next time.
Stephen Park, British Cycling’s performance director, has also heaped praise on the man of the hour. “On behalf of British Cycling I would like to congratulate Sir Mark on a truly outstanding achievement,” he said.
“It goes without saying that Mark is one of the greatest British riders of all time, and to cap off his final season of racing with another victory at the sport’s biggest race is a fitting final chapter in a glittering career.”
