Manx cyclist Mark Christian says he's relieved and delighted to have been selected for the British Under-23 Olympic Academy.
He now follows the path taken by fellow Isle of Man riders Mark Cavendish, Jonny Bellis and Peter Kennaugh.
Christian says he has been looking out for the postman for the past few weeks:-
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