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Sir Manx Missile Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

Professor Xavier: As the owner has not responded to my colleagues log requesting that they check this cache I am archiving it. Please note that as this cache has now been archived by a reviewer or HQ staff it will NOT be unarchived.

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Ed
Professor Xavier - Volunteer UK Reviewer
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Hidden : 7/31/2013
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

The coordinates are NOT for the cache: you need to solve an easy puzzle to find the actual location. The cache is easily accessed if you're on a bike. If car-borne you'll be better off heading for the given coordinates first, as they mark a good parking spot close by.

Mark Cavendish. “Cav”. The "Manx Missile".


Undoubtedly the most famous Manxman of all time in the sporting world. I won't bore you with a potted biography here; there is plenty of information readily available. For a start: Wikipedia.

You might be unaware of this great cycling hero. Unlikely!

But just in case; perhaps it's worth mentioning his finest achievement (so far) of being the most successful sprinter in Tour de France history. And the most successful British winner of Tour de France stages. That's a very big deal. I should also mention that he still regards his nearby Laxey house as his home, despite having another house in the UK and a training base in Italy.

You'll find the "Manx Missile Tribute Cache” at the following coordinates, once you've converted the relevant numbers:

N 54 13.(09 + 12) 13 11 W 004 24.08 12 10

 

You shouldn't really have doubts about your answer. But in case you do, here's a link to confirm it. You'll also get a hint.

  GeoCheck.org

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Frr gur Trbpurpx yvax nobir

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)