Will Mark Cavendish Win Gold at the 2012 Olympics in London?

Mark Cavendish is gearing up to take the cycling gold at the upcoming 2012 Olympics in London!

Cycling enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to ahead of the 2012 London Olympics. Punters at 888sport – the leading UK Internet bookmaker – is making it highly alluring for cycling aficionados to place bets on Mark Cavendish ahead of the 2012 Olympics Road Race in London. Should Cavendish come good and win the gold, punters will be paid out terrific odds of 15:8. Should Cavendish place but not win, punters at 888sport will be paid out betting odds of 2:5. These and other betting odds are readily available at the world’s premier online bookmaker.

History of Mark Cavendish’s Achievements in the Cycling Arena

888sport punters in search of a little history on Cavendish will be delighted to learn that Cavendish has performed exceptionally well ahead of the upcoming contests. The fixtures that he has competed in reflect a remarkable record and plaudits have been coming from every direction. He was born on the 21st May 1985 and he is a Manx cycling pro. His specialty is sprinting. He has become the world’s top sprinter – a feat he achieved in recent years. History reflects that Cavendish began his lucrative career as a track cyclist (his focal areas included Scratch Race disciplines and Points Races). This year has been his most successful yet – he landed the title of 2011 Road World Champion. Among his many stellar track cycling achievements are the following:

• Gold medalist at the Madison 2005 and 2008 WC
• Gold medalist in the Commonwealth Games (racing for Isle of Man) in 2006

Cavendish has equaled and topped the exceptional performances of cycling greats in Alessandro Petacchi. Indeed his 20 stage win in the Tour de France is exemplary. In 2009 Cavendish scored another sensational victory with the Milan, San Remo classic. His top-tier performances in the 2010 Vuelta a Espana and the Tour de France in 2011 have really capped a glittering cycling career for this seasoned professional. And at only 26 years old, Cavendish has a whole lot more gas in the tank – another reason why the 2012 London Olympics are looking like a sure thing for this champion cyclist. It’s a bet worth making - especially with free bets at top UK bookmakers!

In terms of British racing sensations, Cavendish is in a league of his own. He is a green jersey winner and he is effectively the UKs first world racing champion since 1965. Indeed it’s a lot more than his peak physical condition that’s responsible for his cycling greatness. It is his stunning girlfriend – fashion model Peta Todd – who is inspiring him no end. And with their first baby on the way in April of 2012, Cavendish has plenty of inspiration to go for gold. In Cavendish’s own words, “…there’s no holding back!”

What the Bookmakers are saying about Mark Cavendish

Indeed the hoopla around Mark Cavendish is so great that even the Queen of England herself had words with him. Cavendish recently met with her majesty during his investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Further, Cavendish is one of the most prominent BBC nominees for Sports Personality of the Year. To date he has collected 2 of the most prestigious awards in the cycling arena this year alone. He won the coveted green jersey for the points contest at the 2011 Tour de France and he won the rainbow jersey for the World Road Racing Championships (WRRC).
Betting Odds and selections for the 2011 BBC Sports Personality of the year at 888sport reflect:

888Sport Predictions for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2011
Mark Cavendish (cyclist) at odds of 4:9
Darren Clarke (golfer) at odds of 4:1
Rory McIlroy (golfer) at odds of 10:1
Mo Farah (athlete) at odds of 11:1
Luke Donald (golfer) at odds of 14:1

About the 2012 London Olympics Cycling Event

The 2012 London Olympics will showcase a glittering series of track events. A total of 10 gold medals are waiting to be won and Cavendish certainly has his name on the top contender list. The contests will take place over 6 days in the Track Cycling contest. Some 188 athletes will be competing at the Velodrome (42’ angle at its steepest position) between Thursday the 2nd August and Tuesday the 7th August. In 2012 the Velodrome is slated to reel in huge numbers of cycling aficionados – making these events very bet-worthy indeed. Cyclists and betting aficionados will be able to enjoy top-tier betting odds, betting selections, news, stats, information, updates, free bets and more from their preferred online sportsbooks.

Punters will be able to place a wide variety of bets online based on their predictions ahead of the 2012 Track events at the London Olympics. The Olympics will feature 10 Events – 5 for men and 5 for women. The areas that will be tested include: speed, endurance, skill and teamwork. Sprints are compiled of 3-lap races with riders going head-to-head. Other contests to bet on include the Keirin where 7 cyclists go all out to claim victory. Only 2 team events are slated for the contest – similar in many ways to the time trials. Mark Cavendish is sure to enjoy his day on the track when the first ever Omnium kicks into high gear. This is a contest where riders compete against one another in 6 unique cycling disciplines. If prediction or predicting had a voice, it would surely pick Mark Cavendish as its numero uno selection.