Stephen Roche insists Bradley Wiggins is capable of replicating his 1987 feat of winning the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France in the same year.

HOME, 8pm — “Bradley Wiggins is on the Honours list,” my husband informs me as I enter the kitchen.

Bradley Wiggins’ first class performance has got the stamp of approval – with the Royal Mail producing a commemorative stamp in his honour.

British cycling chief Dave Brailsford has led the clamour for Bradley Wiggins to be knighted after the Tour de France winner became the most decorated Briton in Olympic history.