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Sir Mark Cavendish celebrated on home stamps

IOMPO Two images of Mark Cavendish smiling in his cycling gear. In the first he is wearing green and has his right hand raised while riding his bike. The second has him wearing the Isle of Man's colours of red and yellow, holding a Manx flag above his head.IOMPO
The set features milestones in Sir Mark Cavendish's career

Some of the most significant milestones in the career of cycling legend Sir Mark Cavendish are set to be celebrated on a new set of stamps.

The Manx Missile became the most successful stage winner in Tour de France history in July when he took his 35th victory.

The 39-year-old will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement gong at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.

The Isle of Man Post Office said the eight-stamp collection was in recognition of his "outstanding" career.

IOMPO Mark Cavendish crossing the finishing line on his bike. He's wearing yellow and white colours in the first and pink in the second.IOMPO
The set captures some of the cyclist's famous victories

During a career stretching almost two decades, Sir Mark secured 165 wins, including in the final race of his career in the finish line first in the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore in November.

The stellar career of the cycling great was celebrated in a homecoming event at the Isle of Man's National Sports Centre in Douglas in August.

The cycleway at the centre, where Sir Mark first started cycling competitively as a child, is set to renamed in his honour next year.

IOMPO An illustration of Mark Cavendish standing in front of his Olympic track bike wearing Team GB's colours and wearing a silver medal around his neck.IOMPO
The sheetlet celebrates his achievements on the track and on the roads
Mark Cavendish wearing a pale blue cycling top and white helmet in a crow of fans signing autographs.
The record breaking cyclist took part in a homecoming event in August

The sheetlet, which is an amalgamation of three previous stamp issues featuring the cyclist, showcases images capturing key moments throughout the years.

They include representing the Isle of Man at the Commonwealth Games, being part of Great Britain's Olympic team, and competing in the Tour de France.

The collection also features details about his career and famous victories.

IOMPO Mark Cavendish wearing the gold medal and Rainbow Jersey of World Road Race Champion, and crossing the fishing line wearing green with his arms in the air with clenched fists in celebration as he crosses the finishing line. IOMPO
The set of stamps draws from three previous collections featuring the Manx Missile

Maxine Cannon of the Isle of Man Post Office said it was "fitting to mark the retirement of such a legend".

She said: "Always a proud Manxman, he has repeatedly displayed the national flag after taking victory and represented his country at the Island Games and Commonwealth Games.

"The island is immensely proud of Mark and everything he has achieved."

The eight-stamp collection documenting Sir Mark's career will be released on 30 December.

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