Isle of Man Post Office is releasing a special celebration of the outstanding career of cycling legend Sir Mark Cavendish KBE.
The Manx Missile retired from professional cycling earlier this year after firmly establishing himself as one of the sport’s all-time greats.
To commemorate his incredible achievements, Isle of Man Post Office has released a commemorative sheetlet featuring the Manx-born sporting legend.
Sir Cav on Stamps
The colourful sheetlet contains eight stamps depicting highlights from Cav’s career, including some of his greatest victories and competing at the Olympic Games.
Maxine Cannon, General Manager Stamps & Coins, said: “Sir Mark Cavendish KBE is one of the greatest sport stars of all time, smashing records and setting new standards during his 19-year professional career.
“It is fitting to mark the retirement of such a legend, and especially so for the Isle of Man Post Office to celebrate a Manx-born great.
“This sheetlet brings together wonderful images of Cav at his competitive best, sprinting to victory and proudly celebrating his success. The island is immensely proud of Mark and everything he has achieved.
“This was perfectly demonstrated in August when the raceway where he began his career was renamed in his honour and so many members of the Manx community came out to pay tribute to our home-grown legend.
“Isle of Man Post Office has celebrated highlights throughout this remarkable career and is proud to mark Cav’s retirement with this commemorative sheetlet.”
For more information and to purchase this sheetlet click here.
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