Sir Bradley Wiggins stated that he will not be taking part in this year’s Tour de France “as things stand”.
The four-time Olympic gold medallist, 34, won the Tour in 2012 but was absent last year as fellow Brit and Team Sky colleague Chris Froome triumphed.
Wiggins told the BBC: “The team is focused around Chris Froome.
“I am gutted. I feel I am in the form I was two years ago. Now if I want to go to the Tour again, the reality is that I might have to go elsewhere.”
He added: “I also understand that cycling is a team sport and it is all about Team Sky winning and Chris is defending champion.”
With his contract expiring this year, Wiggins said he is considering his future at Team Sky, adding he had “spoken to a few people” as he explores his options. – BBC Sport
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