Summoning one last surge after the bend, the Briton pipped 2023 winner Jasper Philipsen to the title. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Comments from record-breaking rider had raised doubts over slated retirement but social media post now makes it clear Sunday is definitely the end

Mark Cavendish, one of the best road sprinters in cycling history, retired in style by winning the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.

The Singapore organisers have promoted the criterium as Cavendish’s swansong, with posts on their official Instagram page stating: “This is your last chance to witness the Manx Missile in action” and “Witness TDF’s greatest sprinter on the streets of Singapore for his last race ever. Don’t miss your chance to be part of cycling history.”

Mark Cavendish raced for the final time at the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore this weekend, taking victory and receiving a guard of honour; Manx rider won a record 35th stage at Tour de France last summer;

Cavendish gets his dream ending, closing out his professional cycling career far from home but surrounded by people to help him celebrate