Wiggins wins Tour de France
Bradley Wiggins is heading back to Lancashire today after becoming the first Britain to ever win the Tour de France. Far from putting his feet up and celebrating, he is back in training with his sights set on Olympic gold.
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The Queen sends congratulations to Bradley Wiggins
The Queen has sent the following message to the Chorley cyclist Bradley Wiggins, who has become the first Briton to win the Tour de France.
– The Queen's message to Bradley WigginsI send you my warmest congratulations on becoming the first British cyclist ever to win the Tour de France. Your historic achievement of claiming overall victory in this prestigious event is a great testament to the efforts of you and your team-mates.
Bradley Wiggins back home in Eccleston after Tour de France victory
Mel Barham reports.
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Bradley Wiggins arrives back home in Chorley
Bradley Wiggins is back home with his wife and children in Eccleston, after becoming the first British man to win the Tour de France.
He will soon join his Olympic team-mates to start preparing for the Olympic road race. Londoner Wiggins moved to Eccleston to be near the Manchester Velodrome, where the GB team is based.
Wiggins sets his sights on Olympics
by Keri Eldridge
Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins is now going for Olympic gold. He is due to begin training in Lancashire.
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