Mark Cavendish, a legendary figure in the history of cycling, put a perfect end to his nineteen year career with a brilliant victory in the Tour de France held in Singapore.
The 39 year old driver announced that this will be his final battle before retiring. In the sprint stage, he crossed the finish line with an unparalleled posture, writing the final chapter of his glorious career.
Cavendish, who represented ASTANA QAZAQSTAN TEAM in cycling uniform number 35, not only set a new record for the number of times he won the Tour de France race, but also won the hearts of car fans around the world with his extraordinary performance. Before the start of the competition, he interacted warmly with his enthusiastic supporters, signed autographs as a souvenir, and enjoyed the high respect from his peers on the starting line - the "Wheel of Honor", in order to express the deepest respect to the veteran who was about to leave the field.
After the race, when asked about his feelings at this moment, the hero who had stood at the top of the podium countless times almost choked up: "In the last five laps, I suddenly realized that this would be the last journey I have to complete as a professional driver." He said, "Although my heart is filled with the desire for victory, I am also worried that I may encounter unexpected situations. However, my pure and deep love for this sport ultimately drives me to bravely compete for that position that belongs to me
Looking back on his entire career, Cavendish has won a total of 165 races, including 17 stages of the Tour de Italy and 3 stages of the Tour de Spain, as well as 35 wins in the Tour de France. He also won a silver medal in the all-around event at the Rio Olympics and won the world championship in the American relay race three times.
Riding is not just a competitive activity for me, but also a wonderful way to explore the world. It can help people establish new connections and provide a space for meditation. Whether in the professional field or daily life, bicycles have infinite possibilities waiting for us to explore.
Even after leaving the arena, I will continue to devote myself to promoting and developing this great cause. In fact, perhaps it can be said that to some extent, my efforts have just begun. I am full of expectations for the next life, and I am also very grateful for everyone's support and encouragement. I hope everyone can find their own happiness from this exciting competition.