Mark Cavendish

This gallery of paintings is focused the iconic moments in British cycling history by Mark Cavendish. The Giro D’talia stage win in 2023 and his final win at the Tour de France in 2024. Inspired by moments witnessed on television of the intensity of road racing, these works explore the explosive nature of a sprint finish, where the front pack of riders strain, jostle, and converge into a single mass of motion and effort. The riders' forms blur together in the chaos and speed of the race’s climax. As Mark Cavendish crosses the finish, there is a visible sense of triumph—his arms begin to lift from the handlebars in a gesture of celebration. The moment is iconic, and through these paintings, the artist seeks to freeze that emotion, capturing not just the physical action but the spirit of achievement that defines the sport.