Mark Cavendish, who concluded his cycling career after winning the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore, believes he would struggle to become a professional cyclist today due to the sport’s increasing focus on physical strength. The 39-year-old retired with a record 35 Tour de France stage wins, 165 victories over 19 years, and accolades like the 2011 road world title and Olympic silver. Cavendish emphasized that while modern cyclists rely on scientific analysis, his tactical skills and bike handling were key to his success, as praised by his long-time coach Rod Ellingworth.