Wiggins searches for home comforts

Bradley Wiggins is disappointed to miss the Vuelta a Espana — but sees a silver lining in the chance to defend his Tour of Britain title.

The 2012 Tour de France winner and Olympic time trial champion was not selected by TeamSky for Spain’s grand tour, where they are focusing their efforts on Chris Froome.

Froome, victorious in France 12 months on from Wiggins’ success, was the team leader once more this summer but failed to complete the race, after fracturing his wrist.