Ben Wiggins, son of Bradley Wiggins, secures 2022 European juniors track win in men's points race
Ben Wiggins, son of British cycling legend Bradley Wiggins, has won the 2022 European track juniors points race. The European track championships and under-23 event is taking place in Anadia, Portugal, and the 17-year-old Briton took first place with 56 points.
Ad/> His closest challenger Justus Willemsen from the Netherlands claimed second with 50 points. Cycling — TrackArchibald confirms she will miss Commonwealth Games13/07/2022 AT 14:40 In 2001, his father Bradley won the individual pursuit, UEC European Under-23 Track Championships, suggesting there could be more to come from the teenager.
Wiggins followed that up with a gold in the full European track championships in 2015, as he became one of the most successful cyclists of all time, and a figurehead of the sport in Briton. ‘Handing over the baton’ as Pidcock marks ‘big day for British cycling’ in style – Wiggins 'He took it as an insult' — Wiggins reacts to 'street fight' drama for Pogacar Wiggins: 'No shortage' of teams for Cavendish to pursue record after Quick-Step exit /> Bradley retired with wins in the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France Grand Tours, as well as winning five gold medals at the Olympics.
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