Teams & Riders Mark Cavendish Discussion Thread

[King Of The Wolds]

The guy just loves racing his bike. Thousands do that without getting paid every weekend, without having their mental health questioned.

That said, of course, he has admitted to suffering from depression recently, so whatever he does, and however much he gets paid for it, I hope he ends up in a better place mentally.

 

[Wvv]

Eurosport saying he´s contacting teams to ride 2021 for free

Get in, Hilaire.

 

[Wvv]

I heard that Eddy Merckx remained in the pro field for a couple of seasons after he had lost his top level. He just wanted to race, - while others urged him to stop.

I'd say that's not entirely true. He didn't stretch his carreer that long.

1978:
Retirement after a handful of races due to financial issues at his new team. He still had to celebrate his 33rd birthday at that point.

1977:
1st: Tour Méditerranéen, stage Paris-Nice, stage Tour de Suisse, Tour du Condroz
2nd: stage Tour de France, stage Dauphiné, GP d'Isbergues, Circuit d l'Indre, Maël-Pestivien
4th: Zuri Metzgete
5th: Omloop Het Volk
6th: Tour de France, Liége-Bastogne-Liège

1976:
1st: Milano-Sanremo, Setmana Catalana, stage Tirreno-Adriatico, stage Tour de Romandie
2nd: Tirreno-Adriatico, Brabantse Pijl
3rd: Tour de Romandie
4th-5th-6th: World Championships, Paris-Roubaix, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Flèche Wallonne
8th: Giro d'Italia

1975:
1st : Ronde van Vlaanderen, Liège-Bastogne-Lège, Milano-Sanremo, Amstel Gold Race, 2 stages Tour de France
2nd: Tour de France (lost yellow after a punch by a spectator), Paris-Roubaix, Paris-Nice, Tour de Suisse

 

[Danskebjerge]

I'd say that's not entirely true. He didn't stretch his carreer that long.

1978:
Retirement after a handful of races due to financial issues at his new team. He still had to celebrate his 33rd birthday at that point.

1977:
1st: Tour Méditerranéen, stage Paris-Nice, stage Tour de Suisse, Tour du Condroz
2nd: stage Tour de France, stage Dauphiné, GP d'Isbergues, Circuit d l'Indre, Maël-Pestivien
4th: Zuri Metzgete
5th: Omloop Het Volk
6th: Tour de France, Liége-Bastogne-Liège

1976:
1st: Milano-Sanremo, Setmana Catalana, stage Tirreno-Adriatico, stage Tour de Romandie
2nd: Tirreno-Adriatico, Brabantse Pijl
3rd: Tour de Romandie
4th-5th-6th: World Championships, Paris-Roubaix, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Flèche Wallonne
8th: Giro d'Italia

1975:
1st : Ronde van Vlaanderen, Liège-Bastogne-Lège, Milano-Sanremo, Amstel Gold Race, 2 stages Tour de France
2nd: Tour de France (lost yellow after a punch by a spectator), Paris-Roubaix, Paris-Nice, Tour de Suisse

Thanks. I guess those who said it counted 1977 in as a weak year (for his standards).

 

[Red Rick]

I'd say that's not entirely true. He didn't stretch his carreer that long.

1978:
Retirement after a handful of races due to financial issues at his new team. He still had to celebrate his 33rd birthday at that point.

1977:
1st: Tour Méditerranéen, stage Paris-Nice, stage Tour de Suisse, Tour du Condroz
2nd: stage Tour de France, stage Dauphiné, GP d'Isbergues, Circuit d l'Indre, Maël-Pestivien
4th: Zuri Metzgete
5th: Omloop Het Volk
6th: Tour de France, Liége-Bastogne-Liège

1976:
1st: Milano-Sanremo, Setmana Catalana, stage Tirreno-Adriatico, stage Tour de Romandie
2nd: Tirreno-Adriatico, Brabantse Pijl
3rd: Tour de Romandie
4th-5th-6th: World Championships, Paris-Roubaix, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Flèche Wallonne
8th: Giro d'Italia

1975:
1st : Ronde van Vlaanderen, Liège-Bastogne-Lège, Milano-Sanremo, Amstel Gold Race, 2 stages Tour de France
2nd: Tour de France (lost yellow after a punch by a spectator), Paris-Roubaix, Paris-Nice, Tour de Suisse

Pretty big contrast with Cav who has one stage podium in the last 2 years at the much coveted Tour of Turkey.

It's great if he still loves racing. But if he's performing like this and still wants to continue it screams desperation to me. Add that he has a family and it just gets a little sad to me.

 

[jmdirt]

He could be a great "mentor" for almost any team. If that includes racing with them a bit, all the better.

 

[Breezy1985]

If he just loves racing his bike could he not drop down a few levels?

Me thinks it's the spotlight that he just loves

 

[Pricey_sky]

If he just loves racing his bike could he not drop down a few levels?

Me thinks it's the spotlight that he just loves

I disagree, there are plenty of things he could do off the bike if it was just the spotlight he was after.

It’s the sport that he loves, and that’s why I wouldn’t rule out him dropping down a level if he wants to help others.

 

[SHAD0W93]

Deceuninck-QuickStep indicate interest in signing Mark Cavendish

'Right now, my heart says yes, but my mind says no' says Patrick Lefevere

www.google.com

 

[repre]

Deceuninck-QuickStep indicate interest in signing Mark Cavendish

'Right now, my heart says yes, but my mind says no' says Patrick Lefevere

www.google.com

OMG, let this guy retire already...

 

[lenric]

Deceuninck-QuickStep indicate interest in signing Mark Cavendish

'Right now, my heart says yes, but my mind says no' says Patrick Lefevere

www.google.com

To catch bottles?

 

[HelloDolly]

Cavendish wanting to continue for free does not sound good
Everyone saying he loves riding his bike and he has alot to offer
But he is taking a place that a youngster could have .
He could be brand ambassador fora team or PR representative for the sport
He could do comms or coaching

There are plenty of sporifs, charity rides and amateur races out there for Cav if he wants to ride ...many charities would love to have him

Not being able to let go doesnt sound good and just prolongs the inevitable
He is not at WT level and need s to give it up and find a new path

 

[42x16ss]

Bring him in as a coach or DS, maybe as a senior rider for a development squad, but he isn't a WT rider any more.

 

[pastronef]

remember when Bahrain-Merida used Purito's UCI points getting him a place on the team but he never raced in 2017 ? at least Cav will race is he finds a team

 

[Red Rick]

DQS makes more sense than it should.

 

[SHAD0W93]

Mark Cavendish: From fat banker to sprinting GOAT

A look back at the highs and lows of the Manxman's 15-year career as part of Cyclingnews' 25th anniversary

www.cyclingnews.com

 

[RedheadDane]

Mark Cavendish: From fat banker to sprinting GOAT

A look back at the highs and lows of the Manxman's 15-year career as part of Cyclingnews' 25th anniversary

www.cyclingnews.com

And now the question remains; will the circle be completed?

 

[SHAD0W93]

And now the question remains; will the circle be completed?

Probably not, he didn't seem fond of the job in his book. Maybe when he's older as a part time job.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

And now the question remains; will the circle be completed?

That depends on the accuracy of Will Fotheringham's hearing.

And on Peta.

 

[jmdirt]

Cav to D-Q! For Pati to spend money on him that indicates that he believes Cav still has something to give.

 

[Zinoviev Letter]

Cav to D-Q! For Pati to spend money on him that indicates that he believes Cav still has something to give.

It’s not at all clear that any significant money has been spent. If Cavendish has been signed as a sprinter, the cash will all be in win bonuses.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Cav to D-Q! For Pati to spend money on him that indicates that he believes Cav still has something to give.

I believe Cav still has plenty to give, but not necessarily on the bike.

 

[Unchained]

I believe Cav still has plenty to give, but not necessarily on the bike.

Agree completely..also there is contact number hype in every sport, gives the team,the sport and the athlete an extra market boost..everything is more prestigious when it's expensive..would not be surprised if the money Cav gets paid is less than reported..still everyone wins.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Agree completely..also there is contact number hype in every sport, gives the team,the sport and the athlete an extra market boost..everything is more prestigious when it's expensive..would not be surprised if the money Cav gets paid is less than reported..still everyone wins.

I think it would make sense for him to join the management team at DQT after next year.

 

[42x16ss]

That would be the plan. Don Patrick is very risk averse with his signings.