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epa10646017 (FILE) - British rider Mark Cavendish (L) of the Deceuninck Quick-Step team celebrates while crossing the finish line to win the 6th stage of the Tour de France 2021 over 160.6 km from Tours to Chateauroux, France, 01 July 2021 (reissued 22 May 2023). Mark Cavendish on 22 May 2023 announced he was planning to retire form professional cycling by the end of the season. EPA/Guillaume Horcajuelo / POOL *** Local Caption *** 57014801