UK's Wiggins wins Tour de France; Roche finishes 12th

Bradley Wiggins has become the first British Tour de France champion – and celebrated his success by leading Mark Cavendish to victory in Paris.

UK's Wiggins wins Tour de France; Roche finishes 12th
Sun, 22 Jul, 2012 - 17:44

Bradley Wiggins has become the first British Tour de France champion – and celebrated his success by leading Mark Cavendish to victory in Paris.

Ireland's Nicholas Roche finished in 12th place overall.

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