Get ready to witness history in the making! 🏆 Mark Cavendish, the \"Manx Missile,\" is gearing up to blast past cycling legend Eddy Merckx's record at this year's Tour de France. 🚀
Monday's third stage, a mostly flat 231-kilometer stretch from Piacenza to Turin, is the perfect battleground for Cavendish to claim his 35th stage win. It's a sprint specialist's dream, and Cavendish has his eyes set on making it unforgettable. 💨
\"It's quite beautiful this year with the start in Florence, near where I lived for 10 years,\" Cavendish shared with a smile. \"Starting here, then going to France is just perfect. I've got a job to do but on an emotional level, it's very, very nice. I couldn't have asked for anything more.\" 🇮🇹❤️
At 39, many would consider hanging up their helmets, but not Cavendish! 🥇 He extended his career specifically to chase this monumental record. \"We wouldn't be here if we didn't think it was possible to win,\" he said confidently. \"Realistically there are five or six chances, so we've come here to try to do it.\"
Breaking Merckx's record isn't just about numbers; it's about sealing a legacy. Merckx, nicknamed \"The Cannibal,\" dominated cycling from 1969-75. Now, the \"Manx Missile\" is ready to leave his mark. 💥
Cavendish first skyrocketed to Tour stage victory in 2008, and over a decade later, he's still chasing glory. \"I understand I'm fortunate to be in a position of inspiring not just a generation but a few generations, adults and kids,\" Cavendish said. \"If I've left an impact on them that helps motivate them, then that's what's important.\" 🌟
So, fellow cycling fans, gear up! The next few stages are going to be a wild ride. Will Cavendish make history and become the undisputed king of the Tour de France sprints? Stay tuned! 🎉
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Cavendish ready to beat Merckx for most Tour de France stage wins
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