Mark Cavendish will ride a special commemorative bike at the Tour de France, courtesy of his sponsor Wilier.

The bike features a unique paint scheme, blending white, black, and gold, with Cavendish's personal brand name 'CVNDSH' on the fork legs.

What happened?

The Italian manufacturer unveiled the custom design, applied to the Filante SLR, their best aero bike.

The new design follows a similar blueprint to the rest of the team's sky blue bikes but with a distinctive twist.

The ice-like finish on the top tube and the golden Wilier Triestina logo add a touch of elegance to the bike.

Why it matters for Mark Cavendish

This year's Tour de France marks Cavendish's final chance to break the record for most stage wins, currently tied with Eddy Merckx at 34.

Cavendish equalled Merckx's record in 2021 while riding for Deceuninck-QuickStep.

The Briton has made a remarkable return to form over the past four years, after being written off by many following his battle with the Epstein-Barr virus.

What comes next?

The limited edition paint job will be available for fans to replicate on their own Wilier bikes, for an additional 800 Euros.

The customisation program will only be available for a limited time, making it a unique opportunity for fans to own a piece of cycling history.

And with the Tour de France kicking off on Saturday in Bilbao, all eyes will be on Cavendish as he attempts to make history.

The British champion's stripes will be passed on to Fred Wright, who won the recent British road race championship.

Cavendish will trade in his stripes and wear the recently revealed 'veins of mineral stones' kit, along with the rest of his Astana team.

But despite the new kit, Cavendish will still stand out in the peloton, thanks to his custom commemorative bike.

The bike is a tribute to Cavendish's career, honoring his achievements and celebrating his dedication to the sport.

So as the Tour de France gets underway, Cavendish will be looking to make a statement, both on and off the bike.

With his sights set on breaking the record, Cavendish will be giving it his all, and his custom bike will be a constant reminder of his goal.

The question on everyone's mind is, can Cavendish do it? Can he break the record and make history?

Only time will tell, but one thing is certain, Mark Cavendish will be giving it his all, and his custom commemorative bike will be right by his side.