Bradley Wiggins: the Sky's the limit

Some Bradley Wiggins fans unfurl a flag in support of their hero Photograph: Scott Mitchell/Team Sky Cycling

World champion Mark Cavendish shares a joke with Wiggins on the Sky team bus Photograph: Scott Mitchell/Team Sky Cycling

Assorted members of the Sky team catch some breakfast television prior to their day's racing Photograph: Scott Mitchell/Team Sky Cycling

Looking for all the world like a 90s Britpop guitarist sitting backstage, a contemplative Wiggins is pictured in his hotel room Photograph: Scott Mitchell/Team Sky Cycling

Team boss Dave Brailsford looks pensive Photograph: Scott Mitchell/Team Sky Cycling

Bradley Wiggins signs autographs for assorted Tour de France fans Photograph: Scott Mitchell/Team Sky Cycling

After earning the right to wear it for the first time in his distinguished career, Wiggins gazes at the yellow jersey Photograph: Scott Mitchell/Team Sky Cycling

Mark Cavendish enjoys some family time with his girlfriend Peta Todd and their daughter Delilah Photograph: Scott Mitchell/Team Sky Cycling

Not renowned for his reticence in front of the cameras, Cavendish addresses the media Photograph: Scott Mitchell/Team Sky Cycling

Chris Froome's king of the mountains polka-dot jersey, which he won on stage seven Photograph: Scott Mitchell/Team Sky Cycling

Socks? Check. Trainers? Check? Most famous jersey in world cycling? Check. Photograph: Scott Mitchell/Team Sky Cycling

Wiggins poses in the maillot jaune Photograph: Scott Mitchell/Team Sky Cycling

Focused Photograph: Scott Mitchell/Team Sky Cycling

Not for the first or last time this month, Wiggins finds himself the centre of attention Photograph: Scott Mitchell/Team Sky Cycling

Wiggins on the team bus Photograph: Scott Mitchell/Team Sky Cycling

A word of encouragement and a good luck pat on the back for the yellow jersey holder Photograph: Scott Mitchell/Team Sky Cycling

Team Sky celebrate another good day at the office with a toast Photograph: Scott Mitchell/Team Sky Cycling