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There was a surreal moment during the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year ceremony this week that I need to discuss with you all.

It came late in the evening’s proceedings, when Mark Cavendish received his Lifetime Achievement award. If you’ve missed this story, or you’re from across the pond, let me bring you up to speed.

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