Wiggins wins Tour of Britain

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Sir Bradley Wiggins (R), riding for Team Sky Procycling, crosses the line to win the Tour of Britain in central London on September 22, 2013 in London, England. Today's 89km route along the banks of the river Thames and concluding on Whitehall is the final stage of the race. Sir Bradley Wiggins, riding for Team Sky Procycling, won the race with a 26 second advantage. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Published Sep 22, 2013

London – Bradley Wiggins won his home Tour of Britain on Sunday as compatriot Mark Cavendish took his third stage victory of this year's race.

Omega Pharma Quickstep sprint specialist Cavendish surged away from An Post Chain Reaction's Sam Bennett of Italy and Italian rider Elia Viviani of Cannondale to take victory in the closing stages of a race that culminated in Whitehall in central London.

Wiggins, Britain's 2012 Olympic and Tour de France champion, finished in the chasing pack to secure overall victory and take the gold jersey. – Sapa-AFP