Manx cyclists Jonny Bellis and Mark Cavendish are not attending the spectacular Opening Ceremony for the Beijing Olympics currently taking place.
Bellis is one of the first British competitors in action in tomorrow's Road Race.
Before he left for China, he told Manx Radio about how his decision to concentrate on his road career, rather than the track, has ultimately led to his selection:-
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