When Cavendish’s participation in the Tour de France Singapore Criterium on Sunday November 10 was announced it was touted as “his final challenge” after 18 seasons in the professional ranks. As a 'last dance' it seems a fitting way to sign off with a moment of Tour de France celebration.

Mark Cavendish, one of the best road sprinters in cycling history, plans to retire on Sunday after competing in the Tour de France Criterium. The 39-year-old Cavendish broke Eddy Merckx’s long-standing record for most career Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory this past July.

Mark Cavendish will compete in his final professional race at the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore on Sunday, the British cyclist confirmed on Saturday.

Britain's Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, will retire after racing in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.

Cycling great Mark Cavendish announced his retirement from the sport on Saturday, writing on social media that his final race will be Sunday's Tour de France Singapore Criterium.

Cycling great Mark Cavendish announced his retirement from the sport on Saturday, writing on social media that his final race will be Sunday's Tour de France Singapore Criterium."Sunday will be the final race of my professional cycling career,

The Manx rider, who was knighted earlier this year, will bring the curtain down on a fantastic career at the top of the sport.