Mark Christian and Chris Whorrall are the latest Manx cyclists to be selected for British Cycling's Olympic Development programme.
In recent years Mark Cavendish, Jonny Bellis and Peter Kennaugh attracted the eye of the selectors and took this route to success.
Chris Whorrall says he has a great deal to live up to, but knows help is at hand:-
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Chris Whorrall (left) and Mark Christian (in yellow)
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