Garmin-Slipstream rider Bradley Wiggins of Britain cycles past the casino of Monte Carlo during the individual time trial in the first stage of the 96th Tour de France cycling race in Monaco, July 4, 2009. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

Garmin-Slipstream rider Bradley Wiggins of Britain cycles past the casino of Monte Carlo during the individual time trial in the first stage of the 96th Tour de France cycling race in Monaco, July 4, 2009.

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  1. Britain's David Millar of Garmin Team celebrates on the podium of the 20th stage of the Vuelta tour of Spain, a 27,8 km time trial in Toledo, on September 19, 2009. Spain's Alejandro Valverde was on course to win the Tour of Spain after keeping his overall lead in Saturday's 20th and penultimate stage, a time-trial won by Britain's David Millar. AFP PHOTO/ Jaime REINA.
  2. Britain's David Millar of Garmin Team celebrates on the podium of the 20th stage of the Vuelta tour of Spain, a 27,8 km time trial in Toledo, on September 19, 2009. Spain's Alejandro Valverde was on course to win the Tour of Spain after keeping his overall lead in Saturday's 20th and penultimate stage, a time-trial won by Britain's David Millar. AFP PHOTO/ Jaime REINA.
  3. Garmin - Slipstream rider David Millar from U.K. celebrates on the podium after winning the 20th stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race over 27.8 kilometers (17.2 miles) around Toledo, Spain, Friday, Sept. 19, 2009.
  4. Garmin - Slipstream rider David Millar from United Kingdom celebrates on the podium after winning the 20th stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race over 27.8 kilometers (17.2 miles) around Toledo, Spain, Friday, Sept. 19, 2009.
  5. Garmin - Slipstream rider David Millar from U.K. holds a sword on the podium after winning the 20th stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race over 27.8 kilometers (17.2 miles) around Toledo, Spain, Friday, Sept. 19, 2009.
  6. Garmin-Slipstream rider David Millar of Britain celebrates after the individual time trial of the Tour of Spain "La Vuelta" cycling race during the 20th stage in Toledo September 19, 2009.
  7. Garmin-Slipstream rider David Millar of Britain races during the individual time trial of the Tour of Spain "La Vuelta" cycling race during the 20th stage in Toledo September 19, 2009.
  8. Garmin - Slipstream rider David Millar from United Kingdom pedals to win the 20th stage of the Spanish Vuelta cycling race over 27.8 kilometers (17.2 miles) around Toledo, Spain, Friday, Sept. 19, 2009.
  9. MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain looks down at his chain as it comes loose during the Elite Men's Time Trial at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 24, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.
  10. MENDRISIO, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain in action during the Elite Men's Time Trial at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships on September 24, 2009 in Mendrisio, Switzerland.
  11. Britain's Bradley Wiggins approaches the finish line of the Men's Time Trial, at the UCI road cycling World Championships in Mendrisio, Switzerland, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009.
  12. Bradley Wiggins of Britain cycles during the men's time trial race at the world cycling championships in Mendrisio September 24, 2009. Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland won the race.
  13. Britain's Bradley Wiggins competes in the Men's Time Trial, at the UCI road cycling World Championships in Mendrisio, Switzerland, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009.
  14. Britain's Bradley Wiggins competes in the Men's Time Trial, at the UCI road cycling World Championships in Mendrisio, Switzerland, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009.
  15. Britain's Bradley Wiggins competes in the Men's Time Trial, at the UCI road cycling World Championships in Mendrisio, Switzerland, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009.
  16. The start ramp is reflected on the helmet of Britain's Bradley Wiggins during the men's time trial race at the world cycling championships in Mendrisio September 24, 2009. Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland won the race.

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