A massive thanks - that's the message from Isle of Man cycling superstar Mark Cavendish to the people of the island.
While creating sporting history by winning four stages of the Tour de France, his fiancé Melissa told him about the huge reaction to his successes back home.
Cav says knowing he has so much support is a real boost:-
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