Mark Cavendish says the support he received during Saturday’s Olympic cycling road race will live with him forever.
There was disappointment for the Manx Missile the pre-race favourite, as he eventually finished 40 seconds behind the winner, towards the front of the main peleton in 29th place.
His Great Britain team mates failed to reel-in a late breakaway in the 250km race.
But Cav said the tremendous backing the British riders were given by huge crowds along the course was the experience of a lifetime:
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