Mark Cavendish will have to share the Tour de France record for most career stage wins at cycling’s biggest race after he crashed and broke his collarbone during Saturday’s eighth stage.
Cavendish, 38, hit the ground Saturday with 40 miles left while riding at the back of the peloton at about 28 mph. TV images showed the veteran rider lying on the ground and then holding his right shoulder in pain.
He went inside an ambulance to receive treatment and looked ashen-faced before his retirement was announced. Cavendish was taken to a hospital in Perigueux, France, a team representative said, and he is set to undergo surgery. READ MORE