British cyclist Mark Cavendish is set to compete in his final professional race at the two-day Tour de France Criterium in early November, according to the organisers of the race.

Cavendish last raced at the Tour this summer, where he sprinted to a historic stage win in Saint Vulbas, scoring his first stage win since 2021 and breaking Eddy Merckx's 49-year-old record.

British cyclist Mark Cavendish will compete in his final professional race at the Tour de France Criterium in November. Known as the 'Manx Missile', the 39-year-old holds a record 35 Tour de France stage wins.

Cavendish, 39, made in history in July by claiming a record 35th Tour de France stage victory. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Cavendish confirmed he would not do another Tour de France after receiving his knighthood at Windsor Castle earlier this month, but added he was committed to completing his 2024 race schedule. Organisers of the race in Singapore say the event will be his last of the year and bring the curtain down on Cavendish's distinguished career.