Author Profile
Bradley Wiggins
1980 • British • Athlete
62
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Showing 62 quotesGrowing up, the news agents round my way in Kilburn all had 'Time Out' on their shopfronts. The logo is a London icon.— Bradley Wiggins
The 2012 Olympics is a fantastic incentive for everyone to help leave a sporting legacy and show that Britain is truly a great sporting nation.— Bradley Wiggins
I was born in Belgium, but we moved to Kilburn when I was one, so 'Time Out' has always been in the background of my life.— Bradley Wiggins
If we went to the Tour, I'd have to think, what would our purpose be? Would it be to win the Tour de France? I'm not sure I want that pressure.— Bradley Wiggins
The Tour has changed, and I can't make up my mind if it's changed for the better or worse.— Bradley Wiggins
I've become more of a climber now - who still keeps that time trial as strong as ever. It gives me such self-belief. I feel a different athlete.— Bradley Wiggins
That period afterwards, just hating being the winner of the Tour de France, hating cycling, hating the media for asking me questions about Lance Armstrong.— Bradley Wiggins
If you didn't go out every time it was raining, you wouldn't get anything done. So it's a case of making the right clothing choice in terms of waterproof, breathable, warm clothing.— Bradley Wiggins
People always push the boundaries, especially when the rewards are so high financially.— Bradley Wiggins
I wanted to put a really good kids' racing bike out there for kids under 14: 10-year-olds, eight-year-olds, right down to balance bikes for kids.— Bradley Wiggins
Part of me worries about upsetting people, because we all have perceptions about Olympic champions.— Bradley Wiggins
I know the freedom that cycling gives you in terms of being able to just jump on and go.— Bradley Wiggins
My mum put herself in £50,000 of debt to service my sporting career. She did everything for me to pursue my dream.— Bradley Wiggins
I feel a different person in a lot of ways. I feel much more professional and dedicated to my trade than I used to be. I appreciate this ability I've got - and don't take it for granted any more. That fits every aspect of my life now.— Bradley Wiggins
I came to the conclusion that I'm not going to give up cycling because some people are cheating.— Bradley Wiggins