Bradley Wiggins wins the Tour de France - in pictures
British flags fly on the Champs Elysées as the crowd waits for the riders to arrivePhotograph: Tom JenkinsThe peloton enters central ParisPhotograph: Tom JenkinsWiggins is surrounded by Team Sky members on the Champs Elyesées as the riders loop around the circuitPhotograph: Tom Jenkins
The Team Sky riders lead Wiggins across the Place de la ConcordePhotograph: Tom Jenkins... and safely around a sharp bendPhotograph: Tom JenkinsNot far to the finish line nowPhotograph: Tom JenkinsWiggins and Mark Cavendish sprint across the Place de La ConcordePhotograph: Tom JenkinsCavendish wins the stage for the fourth year running, and Wiggins finishes safely in the pack to seal victory in the general classificationPhotograph: Tom JenkinsWiggins is congratulated by fellow riders after crossing the finish linePhotograph: Tom Jenkins... then by team mate Christian KneesPhotograph: Tom JenkinsAnd by his wife CathPhotograph: Tom JenkinsGB cycling head coach Shane Sutton looks immensely proudPhotograph: Tom JenkinsAs he takes to the podium he bows to the British fansPhotograph: Tom JenkinsWiggins puts on the winner's yellow jersey - he's the first Brit ever to win the TourPhotograph: Tom JenkinsHe tries to hold back the tearsPhotograph: Tom Jenkins... but he doesn't look overly amused as Lesley Garrett sings the National AnthemPhotograph: Tom JenkinsWiggins is joined by his son Ben on a replica bike during a victory paradePhotograph: Tom Jenkins
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