Sir Bradley Wiggins is reconsidering his plans for retirement.
Following his recent home appearance at the veledrome in the Queen Elizabeth Park, Britain’s most successful cyclist is said to be weighing up his options on whether to bring his glorious career to a close.
Reconsidering
His initial plans were to retire after the Six Day event in Ghent in November but has hinted at a possible change of heart.
“Who wouldn’t want to come back with a week like this? I don’t know. I love racing.” Wiggin’s told the BBC. But he isn’t giving too much away.
Competing at the Lee Valley velodrome once again brought back memories of the success of London 2012, as well as memories of his childhood. The velodrome was built on the site of the Eastway facility where he used to go as a boy, and the multi-Olympic champion agrees that it was the best place to end his career in Britain.
“It has such fantastic memories for me. I will always come back – I’ll probably be back next year, but in the stands.”
At the event itself Wiggins and Mark Cavendish led going into Sunday’s final day but were beaten in the last race. The Belgium duo Moreno de Pauw and Kenny de Ketele gained a lap and took the final sprint to win by 11 points.
Cycling duo Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish finished second in the Madison event after the Six Day London competition.
Send-off
If he plans go ahead with the retirement, Wiggins’ partner Cavendish only hopes that he can give him a winning send-off in Ghent.
“We’re in top condition and know we can go to Ghent ready to win.”