Brad’s winning feeling

Bradley Wiggins is on the brink of becoming Britain’s first ever winner of the Tour de France after a solid display on the last mountain stage of this year’s race yesterday.

The 32-year-old Londoner crossed the line in third place following the 143-kilometre stage from Bagnères de Luchon to Peyragudes and he admitted his thoughts have now turned to Paris on Sunday.

Wiggins was second in the Tour’s prologue almost three weeks ago and has remained in the top two of the general classification since, taking the maillot jaune on stage seven and wearing it for a 10th day yesterday.