Bradley Wiggins became the first British cyclist to win the Tour de
France by protecting the yellow jersey during Sunday's final
processional ride into Paris. He also helped Sky teammate Mark Cavendish
earn his fourth straight sprint victory on the Champs-Elysees.
The Tour de France which is an annual bicycle race always held in France and nearby countries was first staged in 1903. The race typically covers around 3,200 kilometres (2,000 mi) and lasts three weeks.
Wiggins secured his win with a dominating performance in Saturday's
final time trial to extend his already commanding lead. Fellow Briton
and Sky teammate Christopher Froome finished second, 3 minutes, 21
seconds behind overall. Vincenzo Nibali of Italy finished third, 6:19
off the pace.
The last time two riders from the same nation finished first and second
in the Tour was in 1984, when Frenchman Laurent Fignon defeated Bernard
Hinault.
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