Mark Cavendish says 'special' Tour de France is 'above the sport' and opens up about his mindset
Mark Cavendish has described the Tour de France as “above the sport” as he underlined how special the event is. Cavendish has a unique relationship with the Tour, having won a record-equalling 34 stages at cycling's most prestigious race, the same number as Belgian great Eddy Merckx. Ad He is expected to try and beat the record this year with new team Astana Qazaqstan, having been overlooked by Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl to race in the Tour last season.


