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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 29 months ago

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.

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