Mark Cavendish wasn't the first fast man from the Isle of Man - Steve Joughin started racing as a schoolboy and became one of the most successful riders in the 1980's British pro scene.
Tour Rider Interview: There was quite a few successful Australian professionals in the peloton in the 70’s; Michael Wilson, Gary Clively and Don Allan to name three - but the man who really set the ball rolling was Melbourne’s Phil Anderson. The first ever non-European maillot jaune talks to Ed Hood about the Tour de France, the Classics and his career.