British cycling legend Mark Cavendish, 39, confirms retirement with emotional message and plan for final race [Video]

SIR MARK CAVENDISH has confirmed that he will retire from professional cycling on Sunday.

The cycling icon, 39, took to social media to announce that this weekend’s Tour de France Singapore Criterium will be his final time in the saddle.

A statement on his Instagram read: “Sunday will be the final race of my professional cycling career.

“I am lucky enough to have done what I love for almost 20 years and I can now say that I have achieved everything that I can on the bike.

“Cycling has given me so much and I love the sport, 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.

“Thank you, everyone, for all the support, always.”

In July, Cavendish broke the all-time Tour de France stage wins record by claiming a 35th …