Mark Cavendish ends season after undergoing shoulder surgery

The Etixx - Quick-Step sprinter damaged his shoulder in a crash on the sixth stage of the 2015 Tour of Britain

Mark Cavendish (Sunada)

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Mark Cavendish has been forced to end his season early after undergoing surgery on the shoulder injury he sustained after crashing into a parked car on stage six of the 2015 Tour of Britain.

The Etixx - Quick-Step man had already abandoned hope of making it to the World Championships road race next week, but still looked to ride the Abu Dhabi Tour in October.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.


An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).