FILE - Mark Cavendish of Great Britain reacts as he crosses the finish line to win the fifth stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Cholet and Chateauroux, central France, Wednesday July 9, 2008. Mark Cavendish broke Eddy Merckx's long-standing record for most career Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory on Wednesday July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours, File)