Sir Bradley Wiggins entered cycling legend in 2012, conquering the Tour de France to become the first Briton to stand atop the final podium wearing the yellow jersey.
Having taken over the race lead on La Planche des Belles Filles on stage seven, Wiggins never looked back – strengthening his position with a winning ride against the clock two days later.
And after holding the maillot jaune through the mountains, Wiggins won against the clock once again on stage 19 in Chartres to all-but-seal overall victory and create one of the most iconic images in British sporting history as he roared and punched the air as he crossed the line.
Pro bike: Sir Bradley Wiggins’ hour record Pinarello Bolide HR
Prior to the Tour, Wiggins had already made his name on the track – earning six Olympic medals (three gold) and ten world championship medals. Wiggins is a rider with an engine seemingly made for the hour record.
Having bid farewell to Team Sky to join his eponymous team in the build-up to one final hurrah on the track at the 2016 Olympic Games, the first part of his final career chapter was an assault on the UCI Hour Record.
And after his performance in London, Wiggins reaffirmed his place among cycling’s greats by setting a new record of 54.526km.
