ourtess Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 He is you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sausages Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Best at riding a bike, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Well as the Aussies say, "you poms are good at sitting down sports" eta: it could soon be time for a Cav megathread (ya ain't nothin' 'til you've had a manxforums megathread about you) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 No megathreads are the devil's work. It'll quieten down soon when the tour ends, or he starts having to go uphill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La_Dolce_Vita Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Best at riding a bike, yes. I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossils Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 He is you know. He is good - but there is some extremely talented competition who too rarely gets a mention on the Island (and does a better job than the DTL): Profile Team: David KnightNationality: ManxCurrent Residence: Ballaugh, Isle of ManDate of Birth: 31/05/1978Birthplace: Douglas, Isle of ManFamily: SingleHeight / Weight: 6'4 / 207lbsHobbies: Trials riding and all motorsportsYear turned Pro: 2000First BMW: 2009Goals: To win Bike: UnknownMechanic: SelfClass: WEC E3Start Number: 101 ( 60 for WEC E3 class - 36 for BEC E3 class) Born and bred in the Isle of Man, David Knight has always been a demon on two wheels, using the beautiful Manx hills to hone his bike handling skills from an early age. As a schoolboy he would often tell his friends that he would be World Champion one day, his drive and passion for the sport helped him live that dream! Winning the 2005 World Championship marked his rise to the very top of his sport. Defending that title with a 100% record in 2006 ensured David's name a place in the Enduro hall of fame. Anyone who has seen the fantastic biking movie, ' On Any Sunday ' must see a likeness with David and the great Malcom Smith, both amazing riders in all disciplines, always with smiles on their faces, riding for the love of the sport. Taking on the USA for 2007, David left the WEC behind in search of a new challenge. After a year of multiple trans-atlantic flights and bad luck with both injury and mechanical problems, David still battled through to win the GNCC series, the AMA Endurocross series and the FIM Indoor Enduro World Cup! As if he hadn't done enough travelling for one year, a trip to Australia in July gave him the Aussie Four Day title as well. 2008 saw Knighter retain his GNCC title, taking the championship with 2 rounds to spare. In 2009, David made one of the biggest changes of his career. Switching to BMW and a relatively new team meant David had a lot of work ahead of him. Unfortunately the big Manxman and the BMW did not work together well. Knighters 'large' agressive style didnt suit the BMW frame and handliing. On the 19th Jun it was officially announced david would be leaving BMW David now has all the freedom in the World - which bike to ride, which races to compete in. The 2009 WEC champion will not be from the Isle of Man this year, but you can count on David's ,already bulging, trophy cabinet housing a little more silverware before the end of 2009! <H1 class=style15 align=justify>Career Highlights:</H1> GNCC Champion XC-1 2007/8 GBXC Champion 2008 Mexico Fun Enduro Winner 2008 AMA Endurocross Champion 2007 FIM Indoor Enduro World Champion 2007/8 A4DE Champion 2007 2-time World Enduro Champion 2005/06 2nd place World Enduro Champion 2000/01/02/04 2-time Erzberg Extreme Winner U.S. Red Bull Last Man Standing Winner 2005 and 2006 AMA Enduro Cross Champion 2005 ISDE Overall Winner 2005 6-time British Enduro Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jehovah Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Cavandish is flavour of the month cos he's on the telly a bit. Why not celebrate those that do something for the community at large. If the tourist board want to give him something out of their budget crack on. To call him the best Manxman in years is really pushing it. Maybe the best sportsman who use to live in the Isle of man but now lives and trains abroad would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Cavandish is flavour of the month cos he's on the telly a bit. Why not celebrate those that do something for the community at large. If the tourist board want to give him something out of their budget crack on.To call him the best Manxman in years is really pushing it. Maybe the best sportsman who use to live in the Isle of man but now lives and trains abroad would be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terse Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 'Cav worship' is becoming extremely embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hedgehog Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Who is this Cavendish anyway? Is he some kind of athlete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyboarder Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I hate the Tour de France. It's really boring and they all seem to be on drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amadeus Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 As much as it certainy is a great sporting achievement, it's still loads of sweaty men in lycra riding bicycles, and that's not only wrong but also boring - well, unless they crash.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La_Dolce_Vita Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 As much as it certainy is a great sporting achievement, it's still loads of sweaty men in lycra riding bicycles, and that's not only wrong but also boring - well, unless they crash... Well...the bicycles are superfluous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieK Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 This thread has become very churlish. Cav has lifted the veil on the extremes of possibility and shown us what one man with a bicycle is truly capable of. He is a true inspiration to postmen everywhere. Shame about the lack of stunts though. Well, apart from that miming a phone call thing, but that's rubbish even compared to pulling a wheelie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 This thread has become very churlish. Cav has lifted the veil on the extremes of possibility and shown us what one man with a bicycle is truly capable of. He is a true inspiration to postmen everywhere. Shame about the lack of stunts though. Well, apart from that miming a phone call thing, but that's rubbish even compared to pulling a wheelie. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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