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November 2023 Cycling Transfer Rumors & Roundup: Astana Qazaqstan assemble Cavendish support and Human Powered Health rebuild continues

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As we come into November, there are still hundreds of riders who have yet to sign for a team or announce their signing for the 2024 season.

Our weekly transfer round-up puts all the rumors and confirmed transfers together in one place for you. In this second edition, we’ll cover what’s happened in the transfer world from October 28 to November 3, 2023.

“One more year”: Mark Cavendish confirms retirement U-turn to chase Tour de France record

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Mark Cavendish will return to the Tour de France one final time, having confirmed he is reversing his decision to retire at the end of this season.

The 38-year-old from the Isle of Man will sign a one-year contract extension with Astana-Qazaqstan to compete in the 2024 cycling season.

The decision provides Cavendish with a final opportunity to break the all-time record of 34 Tour de France stage wins, which he currently shares with Eddy Merckx.

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