Mark Cavendish, one of the best road sprinters in cycling history, plans to retire on Sunday after competing in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.

AARTEN STRAETEMANS/Belga/AFP via Getty Images Mark Cavendish will compete in his final professional race at the two-day Tour de France Criterium in Singapore on Sunday, the British cyclist confirmed on Saturday, bringing down the curtain on his glittering ...

Comments from record-breaking rider had raised doubts over slated retirement but social media post now makes it clear Sunday is definitely the end

Mark Cavendish will cycle in his last race on Sunday, as the Manxman confirmed his retirement via social media.

Sir Mark Cavendish has confirmed that he will be hanging up his bike this weekend with the record Tour de France stage winner and greatest sprinter of all-time calling an end to one of the sport's most decorated careers.

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,

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.

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