Opening of Sir Mark Cavendish Raceway

Despite the damp weather, there was a massive turnout, including hundreds of pupils from 30 of the Island’s schools, for the Opening of Sir Mark Cavendish Raceway.

Opening of Sir Mark Cavendish Raceway

NEWS FROM THE ISLE OF MAN — Opening of Sir Mark Cavendish Raceway — (thanks Dot) — Despite the damp weather, there was a massive turnout, including hundreds of pupils from 30 of the Island’s schools. Sir Mark completed a fast solo lap of the circuit followed by a mass ride-out with the local children.

The new features at the National Sports Centre included a permanent purpose built podium, a custom finish line and a giant banner bearing the quote “I dreamed of being like my heroes”.

A large-scale mural on the tarmac featured the names of the school children and sports club members from all over the Isle of Man.
Cav said that “when I first came here as a boy, I found a place where I could ride, race, make friends and fall in love with cycling. I have never forgot that”.

The Island’s chief minister said the renamed raceway honours “the legacy of a Manx boy who became the greatest of all time” and would continue to inspire new generations.

 

Photo of Mark: Gary Jones (Manxmanphotos)

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