Believe: Achieving the Impossible

Written by Mark Cavendish

Narrated by Mark Cavendish and Nigel Barden

Brought to you by Penguin.

The final word on a record-breaking career from cycling's most formidable sprinter

Mark Cavendish is the stand-out British cyclist of our most golden generation. With his 35th Tour de France win in 2024, he became the outright all-time record holder for the most stage victories at the world's greatest cycling event. Breaking the record that had lasted for 48 years, Cavendish carved his name into history.

In this definitive autobiography, he provides an intimate account of his exhilarating career, transporting readers to his most unforgettable racing moments. With incredible photographic accuracy and insight, Cavendish recalls his final poignant victories of the Tour de France, sealing his legacy as one of the greatest road racers of all time.

Yet for all the once-in-a-generation talent and success, Mark has always been candid about the personal battle that it has taken to achieve greatness, and his story is one of struggle, sacrifice and the power of human determination. This compelling autobiography offers a rare perspective into the true psyche of a champion. Giving his definitive account with a fully reflective perspective, Mark tells the whole truth about himself and the era of cycling that he has graced.

'The greatest comeback in sports history' GQ

'A miracle' Eddy Merckx

'Mark Cavendish is the greatest sprinter in the history of the Tour and of cycling, his comeback is just amazing.' Christian Prudhomme, Tour de France Director

© Mark Cavendish 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ebury Digital
• Release date: Nov 13, 2025
• ISBN: 9781529199925

Mark Cavendish

Born and raised on the Isle of Man, Mark Cavendish became a world track champion as a teenager in 2005, a Commonwealth Games gold medallist a year later and in 2008 regained his world title in partnership with Bradley Wiggins. He switched his focus to the more glamourous world of road cycling, and is widely regarded as the most exciting and charismatic rider to grace the sport in years. As well as achieving record-breaking performances in the Tour de France, he is the road race World Champion. Mark lives on the Isle of Man. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.