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Calls for Wiggins to become "Sir Bradley"

by Andy Bonner

There are calls for Britain's new sporting hero to be knighted.

Chorley's Bradley Wiggins became our most succesful Olympic athlete yesterday - and celebrated last night by raising a few glasses to his supporters.

And back in his home village of Eccleston near Chorley, they've been creating their own tributes to their very own golden boy.

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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.

I 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.

– The Queen's message to Bradley Wiggins

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