Chief Minister praises Manx Missile's 'incredible achievement'

Alfred Cannan pays tribute to Sir Mark Cavendish after 35th TdF win

The chief minister has described Mark Cavendish’s history making ride at the Tour de France as an ‘incredible achievement’.

The ‘Manx Missile’ became the most successful rider in the event’s history yesterday (3 July) after taking his 35^th victory.

And this was the moment it happened - the final, and perhaps most frantic, minute of yesterday’s fifth stage:

After crossing the finish line, Sir Mark - who was knighted as part of the King's Birthday Honours last month - was delighted:

Cycling commentator Phil Liggett coined the ‘Manx Missile’ nickname – he spoke to NBC after the race:

"If I speak too long, I'm going to cry"@PhilLiggett #TDF2024 @MarkCavendish

After coining the "Manx Missile" nickname and commentating all 35 of Mark Cavendish's Tour de France stage wins, Phil Liggett reflects on the moment. pic.twitter.com/ert2aSG7mF

— NBC Sports Cycling (@NBCSCycling) July 3, 2024

Back on the Island and Onchan MHK Julie Edge has suggested she’d like to see a statue of the famous Manxman erected.