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Bradley Wiggins

Meet Bradley Wiggins, a super-fast cyclist who won the biggest race and became a hero!

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Baildon Scarecrow Walk: Bradley Wiggins

Baildon Scarecrow Walk: Bradley Wiggins

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Team GB, with Bradley Wiggins in second place, on Box Hill circuit (by Nower Wood, near Headley), Surrey, during 2012 Olympics Mens Road Race
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8th February The Sir Bradley Wiggins Pillar Box. Market Street, Chorley, Lancashire.
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Bradley Wiggins Tour 2012 EZF
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Bradley Wiggins - on water
Bradley Wiggins (Tour de France 2009 - Stage 17)
Bradley Wiggins, 2012 Tour de France finish
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The London Cable Car - July 2012 - Crossing The Thames with Bradley Wiggins

Key Facts

Born
April 28, 1980.
Birthplace
Ghent, Belgium.
Known For
Winning the Tour de France and being a champion cyclist.
Achievements
First British winner of the Tour de France, multiple Olympic gold medals.
Fun Fact
He's the only cyclist to win both World and Olympic titles on the track and the road.

Zooming Superstar!

Imagine a superhero on a bicycle! That's kind of like Bradley Wiggins. He's a famous British cyclist who loved to ride his bike super fast. He started on special indoor tracks, like a speedy race car track, and then moved to riding on roads all over the world. He won so many races, it’s like collecting all the best toys!

From Track to the Top!

Bradley didn't just start winning big races right away. First, he was amazing on the track, winning lots of shiny medals. Think of it like winning gold stars in every subject at school! Then, he decided to try road racing, which is like a super long adventure on his bike. He trained super hard and became one of the best road racers ever.

The Big Win!

The most exciting thing Bradley ever did was win the Tour de France in 2012. This is one of the hardest bike races in the whole world, and he was the FIRST British person ever to win it! It’s like being the first kid from your town to win a giant trophy at a national competition. He also won a gold medal at the Olympics, which is like winning the biggest game ever!

More Than Just a Racer!

Bradley Wiggins is so special that he was even given a special title: Sir! That’s like getting a special badge for being super brave or super smart. He collected so many medals, he became the most decorated Olympian for Great Britain. That means he has more Olympic medals than almost anyone else from his country. Wow!

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