The British cyclist Mark Cavendish, winner of 34 Tour de France stages, has been knighted in the king’s Birthday honours
Mark Cavendish will head to the Tour de France later this month seeking to become not only the first rider to win 35 stages of cycling’s most famous race, but the first to win one as a Knight Bachelor. The Manxman said he was “truly humbled and thankful” after being knighted in the King’s Birthday Honours on Friday night.
Froome’s hopes of a record-equalling fifth Tour title were ruined by an accident in practice.
The Tour of Britain Women witnessed another case of premature celebration on Sunday when Christine Majerus raised her arm too early, only to see a rival come streaking past her on the line.