Britain's Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, ends his career with victory in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.

Mark Cavendish won the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium, in what was the final race of his career.

Cycling great Mark Cavendish announced his retirement from the sport on Saturday, writing on social media that his final race will be Sunday's Tour de France Singapore Criterium.Cavendish bows out on Sunday in the Singapore Criterium.

Mark Cavendish will compete in his final professional race at the two-day Tour de France Criterium in Singapore on Sunday, the British cyclist said on Saturday, bringing down the curtain on his glittering career.

The 39-year-old, who was knighted last month, won a record-breaking 35th Tour de France stage win this summer.

Mark Cavendish, one of the best road sprinters in cycling history, plans to retire on Sunday after competing in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore.

When Cavendish’s participation in the Tour de France Singapore Criterium on Sunday November 10 was announced it was touted as “his final challenge” after 18 seasons in the professional ranks. As a 'last dance' it seems a fitting way to sign off with a moment of Tour de France celebration.

Mark Cavendish has confirmed he will retire on Sunday, ending a career that includes the all-time record for most stage victories at the Tour de France and four world titles on the track and road. The 39-year-old,

Cycling great Mark Cavendish announced his retirement from the sport on Saturday, writing on social media that his final race will be Sunday's Tour de France Singapore Criterium.

The Manx rider, who was knighted earlier this year, will bring the curtain down on a fantastic career at the top of the sport.