Mark Cavendish has created history by winning 35th Tour de France stage win on Wednesday (Jul 3). Cavendish reached the milestone on stage five to surpass legendary Eddy Merckx.

Mark Cavendish wins record 35th stage in Tour de France - WATCH

Jasper Philipsen won his third stage of the Tour de France in Bordeaux on Friday, overtaking a bitterly disappointed Mark Cavendish in a last-gasp effort after a see-saw struggle to the line.

Tour de France: Jasper Philipsen denies Mark Cavendish Tour stage record in dramatic sprint

Mark Cavendish said on Monday he will retire at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on the career of one of cycling's all-time great sprinters. The British rider, whose 34 Tour de France stage wins are joint most with Belgian legend Eddy Merckx, will have one final chance to claim the record outright in July when he takes part in the race one last time.

British cycling great Mark Cavendish set to retire at end of season

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Mark Cavendish wins record 35th stage in Tour de France - WATCH

Tour de France: Jasper Philipsen denies Mark Cavendish Tour stage record in dramatic sprint

British cycling great Mark Cavendish set to retire at end of season