The 39-year-old, who was knighted last month, won a record-breaking 35th Tour de France stage win this summer.

Mark Cavendish will compete in his final professional race at the two-day Tour de France Criterium in Singapore on Sunday, the British cyclist said on Saturday, bringing down the curtain on his glittering career.

He is the all-time Tour de France stage record holder, delaying his retirement by 12 months to pick up his 35th and final win in Saint-Vulbas in July, going one clear of Belgian great Eddy Merckx, with whom he had been tied on 34 Tour stage wins.

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 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."Sunday will be the final race of my professional cycling career,

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.

Mark Cavendish, world's most decorated sprinter, to retire after final race at Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.

Mark Cavendish has confirmed he will retire on Sunday, ending a career that includes the all-time record for most stage victories at the Tour de France and four world titles on the track and road. The 39-year-old,

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