2023 TDF Cav over and out!
Saturday, July 8: Stage 8, Libourne - Limoges, 201 km
His record attempt ended in a minor. No 35th tour victory for MARK CAVENDISH, the Manxmissile from the Isle of Man (1985).
No first place at the expense of Eddy Merckx but a potential collarbone fracture and an early exit from the peloton. Immediately the end of Cavendish's touring career, which will end after this season.
But should he stop? Immediately after his fatal fall, the words of the great Eddy Merckx already came: "Cavendish must come back to the Tour! This does not have to be goodbye yet! A 35th stage victory is still possible. I would wholeheartedly give it to him!" Great words of a great man! And we all hope so too! And his team Astana as well.
Well Mark, please come back one more time.
(photo in "Het Nieuwsblad", July 10, 2023)
2023 TDF Cav over and out!
Saturday, July 8: Stage 8, Libourne - Limoges, 201 km
His record attempt ended in a minor. No 35th tour victory for MARK CAVENDISH, the Manxmissile from the Isle of Man (1985).
No first place at the expense of Eddy Merckx but a potential collarbone fracture and an early exit from the peloton. Immediately the end of Cavendish's touring career, which will end after this season.
But should he stop? Immediately after his fatal fall, the words of the great Eddy Merckx already came: "Cavendish must come back to the Tour! This does not have to be goodbye yet! A 35th stage victory is still possible. I would wholeheartedly give it to him!" Great words of a great man! And we all hope so too! And his team Astana as well.
Well Mark, please come back one more time.
(photo in "Het Nieuwsblad", July 10, 2023)