It was what I've always wanted, more than anything: to be an Olympic hero rather than a Tour de France star, something I had from childhood. Bradley Wiggins childhoodfrancehave Change image and share on social
When I did win the Tour, I felt I was feted more in the U.K. for being an Olympic gold medallist... Then I come back to Europe to race, and they're not interested in the Olympic gold; it's about being the winner of the Tour de France - here he is. Bradley Wiggins backeuropefelt share on social
I can train harder and put myself through more punishing efforts now than I used to do, having done the Tour de France, and come off the road now. Bradley Wiggins effortfrancehard Change image and share on social
My mum put herself in £50,000 of debt to service my sporting career. She did everything for me to pursue my dream. Bradley Wiggins 000careerdebt Change image and share on social
That's the great thing about the Tour. There's always next year and the chance to rectify everything. Bradley Wiggins chancegreatrectify Change image and share on social
Pace judgement is everything in the hour record. If you can ride 16.1 or 16.2-second laps constantly for 221 laps, and not go 15.9s or 16.4s, it's keeping it on the line every lap, lap after lap. Bradley Wiggins constantlyhourjudgement Change image and share on social
I've become more of a climber now - who still keeps that time trial as strong as ever. It gives me such self-belief. I feel a different athlete. Bradley Wiggins athletebeliefclimber Change image and share on social
Not having my father around has made me a better person. Bradley Wiggins fathermakeperson Change image and share on social
I've got an opportunity that not many people have - to be the leader of Team Sky as I enter the prime years of my career. Bradley Wiggins careerenterhave Change image and share on social
If you didn't go out every time it was raining, you wouldn't get anything done. So it's a case of making the right clothing choice in terms of waterproof, breathable, warm clothing. Bradley Wiggins breathablecasechoice Change image and share on social
