Cycling: Sir Bradley Wiggins announces retirement

Multiple Olympic champion and Tour de France winner Sir Bradley Wiggins has revealed that he is retiring from cycling at the age of 36. He became the first British rider to win the Tour de France, in 2012, and then he went on to become Britain's most decorated Olympian with five gold medals and eight medals overall at the Olympic Games. He has also won eight world titles both on the road and on track and set the hour record at 54.526km. "I've met my idols and ridden alongside the best for 20 years," Wiggins said. "2016 is the end of the road for this chapter, onwards and upwards. Kids from Kilburn don't win Olympic golds and the Tour de France! They do now." The retirement decision comes after some controversies regarding his use of TUEs (therapeutic use exemptions) after hackers released confidential medical information. "What will stick with me forever is the support and love from the public though thick and thin, all as a result of riding a pushbike for a living," Wiggins added. "2012 blew my mind and was a gas. Cycling has given me everything and I couldn't have done it without the support of my wonderful wife Cath and our amazing kids." British Cycling president Bob Howden said: "Few sportspeople have had the impact on life in this country as Sir Bradley Wiggins. British Cycling has much to thank him for and we wish him success with his future plans."