
Cyclist, Mark Cavendish was mentioned in Tynwald today.
Newly elected President of Tynwald, Laurence Skelly said the Tour De France ace was a remarkable sportsman and "very proud manxman".
The Manx rider claimed the 34th stage victory of his Tour career when he crossed the finish line in Carcassonne last week to win the 13th stage of this year's race
He narrowly missed out on breaking a world record over the weekend but did claim the Green Jersey.