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Bradley Marc Wiggins, CBE (born 28 April 1980) is a Belgian-born British professional track and road bicycle racer currently

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$Italy\'s Vincenzo Nibali, center, wearing the pink jersey of the overall leader, pedals alongside teammates during the last stage of the Giro d\'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, in Brescia, Sunday, May 26, 2013. Vincenzo Nibali coasted to the Giro d\'Italia title in the final stage of the three-week classic Sunday, while Mark Cavendish won the 21st leg in a sprint finish for his fifth victory in this year\'s race. For Nibali, an Italian with the Astana team, the title cemented his status in an elite group of current riders considered capable of winning Grand Tours, along with Alberto Contador, Chris Froome and Bradley Wiggins. Nibali took the overall leader\'s pink jersey after the seventh stage, never gave it up, and padded his lead by winning the final two mountain stages in dominating fashion.$

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$FILE - In this Thursday, May 16, 2013 file photo, Britain\'s Bradley Wiggins waits at the start of the 12th stage of the Giro d\'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Longarone to Treviso. Team Sky said Friday, May 31, 2013 that defending champion Bradley Wiggins will not race in Tour de France cycling race due to illness and injury.$

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$Britain\'s Mark Cavendish celebrates on podium after winning the 12th stage of the Giro d\'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Longarone to Treviso, Thursday, May 16, 2013. Sprinter Mark Cavendish won the rainy 12th stage of the Giro d\'Italia on Thursday for his 100th career victory, while Vincenzo Nibali maintained his overall lead. Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins dropped out of contention, finishing more than 3 1/2 minutes behind the main pack as he struggled with a cold.$

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$Briton Bradley Wiggins stands before the start of the 10th stage of the 96th Giro d\'Italia (Italy Tour) cycling race on May 14, 2013 in Altopiano del Montasio.$

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$Britain\'s Bradley Wiggins, second from right, pedals during the the 10th stage of the Giro d\'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Cordenons to Altopiano del Montasio, Tuesday, May 14, 2013.$

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A file picture taken on July 22, 2012 shows British cyclist Bradley Wiggins celebrating his win in the Tour de France, wrapped in his national flag. On May 31, 2013 it was announced that Bradley Wiggins has been ruled out of the Tour de France due to a knee injury. Team Sky boss Dave Brailsford said: “With illness, injury and treatment Brad has gone past the point where he can be ready for the Tour. It’s a big loss but, given these circumstances, we won’t consider him for selection. ”.

$Briton Bradley Wiggins stands before the start of the 10th stage of the 96th Giro d\'Italia (Italy Tour) cycling race on May 14, 2013 in Altopiano del Montasio.$

$Britain\'s Bradley Wiggins, second from right, pedals during the the 10th stage of the Giro d\'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Cordenons to Altopiano del Montasio, Tuesday, May 14, 2013.$

A file picture taken on July 22, 2012 shows British cyclist Bradley Wiggins celebrating his win in the Tour de France, wrapped in his national flag. On May 31, 2013 it was announced that Bradley Wiggins has been ruled out of the Tour de France due to a knee injury. Team Sky boss Dave Brailsford said: “With illness, injury and treatment Brad has gone past the point where he can be ready for the Tour. It’s a big loss but, given these circumstances, we won’t consider him for selection. ”.

Italy's Vincenzo Nibali, center, wearing the pink jersey of the overall leader, pedals alongside teammates during the last stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, in Brescia, Sunday, May 26, 2013. Vincenzo Nibali coasted to the Giro d'Italia title in the final stage of the three-week classic Sunday, while Mark Cavendish won the 21st leg in a sprint finish for his fifth victory in this year's race. For Nibali, an Italian with the Astana team, the title cemented his status in an elite group of current riders considered capable of winning Grand Tours, along with Alberto Contador, Chris Froome and Bradley Wiggins. Nibali took the overall leader's pink jersey after the seventh stage, never gave it up, and padded his lead by winning the final two mountain stages in dominating fashion.

FILE - In this Thursday, May 16, 2013 file photo, Britain's Bradley Wiggins waits at the start of the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Longarone to Treviso. Team Sky said Friday, May 31, 2013 that defending champion Bradley Wiggins will not race in Tour de France cycling race due to illness and injury.

Britain's Mark Cavendish celebrates on podium after winning the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Longarone to Treviso, Thursday, May 16, 2013. Sprinter Mark Cavendish won the rainy 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday for his 100th career victory, while Vincenzo Nibali maintained his overall lead. Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins dropped out of contention, finishing more than 3 1/2 minutes behind the main pack as he struggled with a cold.

Briton Bradley Wiggins stands before the start of the 10th stage of the 96th Giro d'Italia (Italy Tour) cycling race on May 14, 2013 in Altopiano del Montasio.

Britain's Bradley Wiggins, second from right, pedals during the the 10th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Cordenons to Altopiano del Montasio, Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

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