Mark Cavendish

Cyclist Cavendish has 'no political agenda in Turkey'

British cyclist Mark Cavendish has said he had ?no agenda? when he left the stage during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an?s speech at an award ceremony in Istanbul on May 3.

Cavendish was called back to the stage by Erdo?an?s bodyguards as the Turkish president was giving a speech at the conclusion of the 51st Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey.

'Bored' cyclist recalled to the podium after Turkish President's lengthy speech

British cyclist Mark Cavendish was recalled back to the stage after leaving during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an?s speech at an award ceremony in Istanbul.

At the last stage ceremony of the 51st Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey, Erdo?an gave a lengthy speech.

British cyclist wins seventh stage in Tour of Turkey

British cyclist Mark Cavendish has won the seventh stage of the 51st Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey, his third stage victory this week.

The 29-year-old racer for the Etixx - Quick-Step team won the 166 kilometers-long lap from Selçuk to ?zmir in 3 hours, 59  minutes and 49 seconds, beating more than 160 other cyclists from 21 teams on May 2.