CAVENDISH AIMS TO WIN S'PORE CRITERIUM

Record Tour de France stage winner was pipped by Philipsen in 2023

- Melvyn Teoh

Even as he embarks on the final leg of his glittering career, cycling legend Mark Cavendish will not be taking it easy when he competes in the third edition of the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium in November.

The Briton, fresh from collecting a 35th Tour de France stage win to surpass Eddy Merckx's record in July, is looking to go out on a high in his third visit to Singapore, after he was named on Aug 14 on the starstudded roster for the race.

The 39-year-old, who finished second in 2023, said: "I've been here the last two years and it's been a sublime experience each time.

This season has been pretty eventful, but I've had some time to rest and recharge and I'm ready.

"We're going to get a new route, which means it'll be a different challenge that's what makes criterium racing so much fun for us riders, and exciting to watch for spectators. I came close to winning in Singapore last year and I'm definitely going for the win this time."