Manx Missile backs local businesses in new advert

Tuesday, 7 October 2025 07:55

Manx cycling legend Mark Cavendish stars alongside a number of Manx businesses in a new advertising campaign urging people to buy local.

The ad, for card payment firm Teya, shows the 35-time Tour de France stage winner cycling around the Isle of Man and having the NSC track named after him.

He also talks to small business owners about the importance of communities supporting them.

The company says it's proud to work alongside him with the motto: "Buy Local. Support Our Communities".

You can watch the video here.

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