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Gueugnon, July 9, 2010. Source: Zeitwarp Sportswire.
Sprinter Mark Cavendish has upset over 3 billion Christians by declaring in his post-stage interview on Friday that he is "...faster than Jesus."
The 227.5km stage into Gueungon was the longest stage in this year's Tour, and was ridden in high temperatures, with many riders showing signs of fatigue by the end. The 'Manx Missile' had just snatched his second stage win in as many days to allay fears that he was a spent force at the sharp end of the peloton, and he was in no mood to repeat the humility & tears of the previous day's podium ceremony.
"Well, it's true!" shouted Cavendish, after his initial comments were met with some booing amongst the crowd that had gathered for the daily podium presentation. "Let's face it, I'm the fastest man ever on two wheels, and that includes the Son of God, and the Pope!"
The 25 year-old British sprinter left the podium to a chorus of disapproval, and as his comments spread around the globe, the backlash against both Cavendish and team sponsor & mobile phone manufacturer HTC began to gain momentum.
In a parallel reaction to similar sentiments expressed by John Lennon over 40 years ago about the popularity of the Beatles, there were sporadic reports of HTC-Jersey burning in middle America, and even a "Smash your HTC phone" rally being organised in Birmingham, Alabama.
Cavendish's agent moved quickly to calm down the brewing storm in a hurried press conference behind the HTC team trailer.
"This has got entirely out of proportion. For clarification, Mark Cavendish does not compare his sprinting ability with any religious figure of any faith. This is not a John Lennon moment. Today was a very long & hot day in the saddle, and Mark is thrilled to have got the win for the team."
But the Manx Flyer added a different perspective when told of his agent's comments:
"John Lennon? He's never won 12 stages in the Tour! I could beat him on one leg, and Ringo."
Sprinter Mark Cavendish has upset over 3 billion Christians by declaring in his post-stage interview on Friday that he is "...faster than Jesus."
The 227.5km stage into Gueungon was the longest stage in this year's Tour, and was ridden in high temperatures, with many riders showing signs of fatigue by the end. The 'Manx Missile' had just snatched his second stage win in as many days to allay fears that he was a spent force at the sharp end of the peloton, and he was in no mood to repeat the humility & tears of the previous day's podium ceremony.
"Well, it's true!" shouted Cavendish, after his initial comments were met with some booing amongst the crowd that had gathered for the daily podium presentation. "Let's face it, I'm the fastest man ever on two wheels, and that includes the Son of God, and the Pope!"
The 25 year-old British sprinter left the podium to a chorus of disapproval, and as his comments spread around the globe, the backlash against both Cavendish and team sponsor & mobile phone manufacturer HTC began to gain momentum.
In a parallel reaction to similar sentiments expressed by John Lennon over 40 years ago about the popularity of the Beatles, there were sporadic reports of HTC-Jersey burning in middle America, and even a "Smash your HTC phone" rally being organised in Birmingham, Alabama.
Cavendish's agent moved quickly to calm down the brewing storm in a hurried press conference behind the HTC team trailer.
"This has got entirely out of proportion. For clarification, Mark Cavendish does not compare his sprinting ability with any religious figure of any faith. This is not a John Lennon moment. Today was a very long & hot day in the saddle, and Mark is thrilled to have got the win for the team."
But the Manx Flyer added a different perspective when told of his agent's comments:
"John Lennon? He's never won 12 stages in the Tour! I could beat him on one leg, and Ringo."
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I'll support nearly all British sports person but Cavendish is a hard person to like.
Cheating (as in miracles) aside, who on earth thinks Jesus would beat Cavendish in a sprint? His robes are hardly aerodynamic for a start.
All this getting upset about mythical beings is just pathetic.
All this getting upset about mythical beings is just pathetic.
Jesus more of a mountain climber IMO. Also a definite drug taker. Look at the clothes and hair
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