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I have lived an absolute dream – Mark Cavendish to retire at end of the season

The Manxman boasts 53 Grand Tour stage victories and a world title.

I have lived an absolute dream – Mark Cavendish to retire at end of the season — MANX MISSILE: Mark Cavendish is set to retire from cycling at the end of 2023 (John Giles/PA)

Mon, 22 May, 2023 - 13:17

PA Sport Staff

Mark Cavendish will retire from professional cycling at the end of the current season.

Cavendish, who celebrated his 38th birthday on Sunday, made the announcement at a press conference on the rest day of this year’s Giro D’Italia.

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