Sir Mark Cavendish talks to Sky News following his last Tour de France

[@scottvessey915]

Such a humble guy, I’ve seen him race at the London velodrome a couple of times, his engagement with fans is wonderful. I was SO happy to see him get that magical 35th Tour win!

[@ElectrickSnow]

Well said, I'm absolutely convinced Cav would have bagged #35 in 2022 if Quick-Step hadn't inexpicably decided to go with Fabio Jakobsen that year, after Cav won four stages and the green jersey in 2021. Dumbest decision ever.

[@stevepratt3006]

Such a class act and an incredible athlete. We will not see his like again.

[@fahim113]

He just comes across as a regular guy. There is no real ego just being genuine and down to earth

[@aemabest1264]

Mark Cavendish inspired all around the world , I'm from biniyam grimay Eritrean green Jersey winner 2024.

[@mrsoft7022]

@@aemabest1264 dirty doper

[@aemabest1264]

@@mrsoft7022 what's happened mad dog.

[@mrsoft7022]

@@aemabest1264 he's a better doper than his hero Lance.

[@romalisan1]

Sir Mark Cavendish is an example to everyone in UK and all over the world. Congratulations to him from Brazil.

[@cuebj]

Being picky: no such person. It's Sir Mark or Sir Mark Cavendish. Not Sir Cavendish.

[@mracer8]

@@cuebj Sir Mark Cavendish should be consider the Greatest of all time!

[@mrsoft7022]

@romalisan1 he is an example to the improved doping programme he's on.

[@jakkiibberson2942]

A class act. A fantastic role model and one of the Uks finest sportsmen ever. ❤

[@gohumberto]

One of the most deserved Knighthoods I can think of. He was/is undeniably the very best at what he does. There is ridiculous talk of Gareth Southgate being Knighted for not winning anything in his entire career. That's rewarding mediocrity and failing when it really matters. Cav has been actually winning, consistently, against the very best, for over a decade, to become the best Sprinter in history .... in History!! Let that sink in.

[@belizon]

The British public know very little about cycling.

[@cuebj]

British public know very little about anything but he did win Sports Personality of the Year despite BBC almost never showing cycling. Far more Brits know something about cycling than was the case back in 1970s to mid 2000s

[@82vitt]

One thing they know for sure is: "they are all dopers".

[@markstone722]

What a stupid statement, our track riders get world and Olympic medals.

[@thatsnumberwang7432]

@@markstone722it’s not stupid, he’s probably Belgian or something

[@CusTomNo]

The British public does in fact include some people who know plenty about cycling, but sweeping statements are pretty fun 🎉

[@AJ-Jam]

Excellent interview - what a legend! The greatest sprinter of all time 🙌👏

[@belbrighton6479]

I was crying with joy when Sir Cav took the record. Such an amazing achievement. The Netflix documentary is essential viewing for his story. 🎉❤

[@Msqump]

Cav is one of the most charismatic cyclists in the game right now

[@tomnutting3836]

Of all time!

[@Deckelmaho1234567889]

😂 He is so immature!

[@davemellor4697]

Simply the best ever sprinter we have ever seen....Immortality within cycling!

[@RPaton]

Better than Freddy Maertens?

[@nerigarcia7116]

Cav is the man, love his dedication and talent.

[@healthcarethoughtleadership]

Absolutely outstanding Cavendish interview!

[@wedzixc]

Huge respect for the legend from Eritrea.

[@Shelleysnail]

I watched his first Tour de France sprint stage win in 2008 and I watched his record breaking last stage win. I’ve never felt prouder in this moment to support a fellow Brit in this sport of cycling, the toughest sport in the world.

[@peterclarke3990]

It’s because of Mark and Bradley Wiggins that cycling took off in the UK big time. The TOF won’t be the same without him, but he will still be part of it in some way or another. We’ll see another side of him that’s for sure. We certainly haven’t seen the last of Cavs. Being within a team setup or a pundit beckons. Whatever he does, we’ve all been very blessed to have been around whilst he’s been riding. The best race for me will be the time he won the World Championship in Copenhagen. Thanks Mark for years of fun and enjoyment. Chapeau!

[@abdul-kabiralegbe5660]

I've always loved his animated facial expressions. Somehow it's surreal to see the lines on his face indicating the passage of time. I'm happy for him.

[@fraserp2377]

I feel privileged to have watched Mark's career. It's been a rollercoaster ride! Will miss him being around.

[@MrMeowNow]

Sir. !!! GOAT!

[@rdcanyon]

Good interview, cav seems more at peace!

[@thatguy9051]

Agreed, incredible athlete. However, why was the benchmark set by someone who saw Dr. Ferrari...Eddie...I mean, is it even a fair number??

[@John64125]

Great interview and very sensible and respectful comments. Summed up Andy Murray so well.

[@ForzaMilan-di2zd]

So pleased for him to break the record, especially what he's been thru lately. Such a top guy

[@billfletcher5495]

Class act. Enjoyed watching him since he started.

[@pano360]

Wonderful interview 🎉

[@FILMON.EXPREES.]

Congratulations champ

[@IvanMalechko]

After so many years in the pro peloton, communicating with people, and even racing for Britain, his broken English is still barely comprehensible.

[@ramspace]

I was hoping that he would score a victory, so when it happened I was truly thrilled.

[@petersmithson4644]

Cavendish will go down as the greatest wheel sucker in the history of cycling.Never compare him to Eddy Merckx.

[@stevenmeyer9674]

All sprinting involves (wheel sucking) as does GC riders.Eddy Merckx, as great as he was, had the benefit of racing against mostly cabbage farmers.

[@conormcguigan9607]

Great interview ❤ well done Sir Mark 💪💪🚲💪💪

[@winstonshaw2533]

What a amazing interview he is such a lovely guy sir Mark Cavendish all the best Mark 👍

[@747driver3]

I love CAV but he was gifted that last victory by the peloton. Happy retirement Mark.

[@aidanrichardson431]

It looked like he was gifted the sprint to anyone who isn't biased. Easiest sprint he ever had.

[@lafkasd]

Cavendishiadis!!!!Goat!!!!

[@robvinnie9673]

Go Cav!!!!!!! And Family!!!!!!!!!

[@gresleymccaslin5948]

She knows nothing about cycling……

[@rinkadink66]

legend..

[@mrsoft7022]

Doping legend.

[@BigTunaAK]

Love this guy, congratulations Sir Mark Cavendish

[@Gkuljian]

What's so amazing is that Eddy Merckx was a GC racer.

[@Deckelmaho1234567889]

Eddy wasn’t on steroids.

[@stevenmeyer9674]

@@Deckelmaho1234567889 Eddy was busted three times for PED.

[@declanl9994]

Congratulations on a great career sir

[@jayalathandradi1180]

Good bless u sir.🏆🙏🧡

[@anseba2838]

Legend

[@Deckelmaho1234567889]

He is as creepy as they get!

[@Mrzeee999]

CARMELA HARRIS BITES THE BAG......................

[@stevenmeyer9674]

Wrong channel, wrong spelling,

[@Mrzeee999]

@@stevenmeyer9674 sorry camshaft harris........but the MANX MISSLE IS THE BEST SPRINTER!

[@Mrzeee999]

MISSILE

[@Mrzeee999]

@@stevenmeyer9674 CAMELA HARRIS STREET WALKER FOR WILLY BROWN

[@atlantaswelder]

Well done Sir! 🧇🏡

[@gilesmcdowall8860]

Congratulations Sir Mark on your historic achievements

[@saracen888]

Gotta be S.P.O.T.Y

[@John64125]

They should give him a lifetime achievement award. I don’t think Mark would be comfy with SPOTY for a single stage victory considering there will be others after the Olympics. Recognition of Mark and Andy Murray would be great.

[@twright1983]

They should give him a lifetime achievement award but I imagine someone from the Olympics who wins a gold medal will get SPOTY - possibly keely hodgkinson ?

[@ferencgyulafia9951]

CONGRATULATIONS. SIR CAVENDISH

[@ibrax1545]

great guy

[@warrenreuther2003]

Record bracker!!!! The power of quality drugs

[@Gracievision]

i've got to admit i don't know a huge amount about cycle racing, but why is mark cavendish so lauded for the number of stage wins at the tdf? he has never won the event. isn't that what really matters?

[@71CMM]

Only certain people can win certain races.Those who win the Tour overall almost never win the kind of stages that Cav won (those ending in a bunch sprint finish). Cav is the best road sprinter in cycling history, but to ask him to win the Tour would be asking Usain Bolt to run the marathon and asking the overall contenders to win a bunch sprint is like asking Paula Radcliffe to run the 100m . The confusion is that in stage races like the Tour all riders ride all the stages, but different days give opportunities for different riders. Cav holds one of the few records that all riders can compete for, and one that had stood for near on 50 years.

[@churchofthegreenflipflop2436]

Cav for british sport’s personality of the year :-)

[@gedheaton1415]

I concur, however unfortunately for the GOAT he doesn't tick enough (if any) boxes.🤔

[@Rune__]

L E G E N D

[@trueeyes22]

Astana Cycling Team

[@aquaboy68]

one of doper daves boys.....🤔

[@robnolte2547]

Congrats! Enjoy the moment. Tadej coming for your record though Mark :P

[@chrism5433]

I might have a chance at 54 🤔. Never give . Thanks mark

[@paulgilliland2992]

Wonder what he’s going to be doing after the excitement of the ball this wears off . Wiggins is a great example of what not to aspire too .

[@nononsense2688]

Sir 35 3️⃣5️⃣

[@carlobalzer3238]

🇬🇧🚲🐐

[@imamexx]

Снимите фильм

[@BelpassoOilandWineCo]

'Sir'. Subjugation is alive and well.

[@garethdunsmore9913]

GOAT

[@stefanor.1771]

The stage was gifted, the sprint wasn't contested

[@andrewcalladine2507]

Oh look another armchair expert/troll!

[@stefanor.1771]

Van der Poel pretends to be tired and instead of launching Philipsen let the other cyclists pass him. Then Cavendish makes his move Philipsen gets on his wheel without much conviction. Audience is up across the board, Netflix is happy everybody is happy, Lefevre gives Cav a stage to make up for not selecting him two years ago and more money for every team

[@darrenwarby32]

And the world is also flat I suppose

[@ibrax1545]

bs

[@stefanor.1771]

it is ridicolous how nobody was trying, van der poel in perfect position to launch philipsen turns around look at philipsen and let the peloton pass him

[@leplessis8179]

Undoubtedly the best British cyclist ever - Eileen Sheridan. Forget all the hype, go do your research.

[@lesliepropheter5040]

Really?

[@darrenwarby32]

What about Beryl Burton ?

[@leplessis8179]

@@darrenwarby32 I did remember Beryl, and the Welsh girl as well (never can remember her name), but Eileen's career lasted longer so I went for her. Laura Kenny is also worth a strong mention. David Millar, or whatever he is called these days? There are a few more worth a comment from the days gone by. Even me, of course, but I'm so old now that no-one would remember me! Happy days.

[@darrenwarby32]

@@leplessis8179 I have just googled Eileen Sheridan and wow what achievements she had . I hadn't heard of her . I knew of Beryl and her career and that's why I mentioned her .

[@chrisharper2658]

I think everyone should be a little more critical of this guy's sprint antics where he cuts off his fellow racers and sometimes wrecks people. Win at all cost, a Mark? I started watching the Tour a few years ago and at the final sprints, would see his bike wildly swing all over the road and silly me, I thought there was something wrong with the new bike geometries. Nope, it was Mark wielding his bike as a weapon.

[@robertpatrick3350]

To do that in a balanced manner they would need to be critical of all sprinters.

[@chrisharper2658]

@@robertpatrick3350 I'd say do it, it's ruining the sport. The sport is tarnished enough as it is.

[@douglasbooth6836]

Fixed as was the first 4 stages.

[@AI-Hallucination]

Juiced up

[@shamlamb3961]

Outstanding in that stage no where near in other sprint stages?

[@mrsoft7022]

Loves his PEDs ol' Mark.

[@mtho]

🥱 boring

[@jameslowe2979]

But probably true😂

[@markrskinner]

Evidence?

[@darrenwarby32]

Must be horrible living in your negative world

[@mrsoft7022]

@darrenwarby32 wrong it's the fight against the evil that hides behind glory.

[@greenetolstoy]

On the podium with Andy Murray and Gary Lineker for irritating UK sports personalities