Sir Chris Hoy reveals ambition to outlive doctors' cancer diagnosis
Criterium will mark the end of an illustrious career on two wheels for Cavendish, who earlier this year broke the record for the most stage wins at the Tour de France, with 35.Posting on Instagram, he wrote: "Sunday will be the final race of my professional cycling career.
"I've always wanted to make a difference in it and now I am ready to see what the next chapter has in store for me." He added: "Thank you, everyone, for all the support, always." Two years after finishing school, he worked at a bank to save money in order to fund a professional career and by 2005 he turned that dream into a reality when he joined Team Sparkasse.
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