Bradley Wiggins signs new contract at Team Sky

Sir Bradley Wiggins extends his stay at Team Sky until April 2015, after which he will concentrate on the Rio 2016 Olympics

Sir Bradley Wiggins has signed a new short-term contract with Team Sky, keeping him at the British team until April this year.

The deal will allow the 2014 World Time Trial Champion to compete at Paris-Roubaix in Sky colours, but rules out the possibility of him racing at the Giro d’Italia.

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.