A record-breaking bike? Mark Cavendish’s custom Tour de France CVNDSH x Wilier Filante SLR unveiled

Wilier has released images of the bike that Mark Cavendish will be riding at this year’s edition of the Tour de France. The special edition Wilier Filante SLR bike deviates from the standard Astana Qazaqstan Team paint job. Instead bringing a flourish of colour to a bike that Cavendish will surely be hoping crosses the line first on at least one occasion. 

Coming into this year’s race Cavendish is on the cusp of doing something that has never been done in the previous 110 editions of the race. Claiming a record-breaking 35th stage win. Cavendish currently sits tied in joint first place on 34 stage wins with arguably the greatest name in the history of the sport; Eddy Merckx. When he lines up at the start in Florence on Saturday there will surely be one thing on Cavendish’s mind. 

If you want to read more about the rest of the bikes in this year’s Tour de France, check out our Tour de France bikes guide for a breakdown of every team’s equipment. And if you really feel like treating yourself our guide to how much a Tour de France bike costs will give you an idea of what you can expect to pay for one. 

The Filante SLR is Wilier’s dedicated aero bike with the newly launched Verticale SLR taking up responsibilities as the brand’s lightweight, climbing-focused bike. As a man on a mission, the faster Filante SLR is Cavendishes natural choice. When asked about his special edition bike Cavendish said;