Wiggins celebrates the first British Tour de France victory on the podium in Paris. His year wouldn't end there though, as he looked to add Olympic gold just over a week later.

(Image credit: Yuzuru Sunada)

For many cycling fans the Tour de France is the highlight of their year, while a substantial number of people have found themselves strangely obsessed with the sport having stumbled upon the race on television.

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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.