The Chain, 9780008767747
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Gold medals couldn’t break the chain of Wiggins’s inner demons.
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    336 pages

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    23 February 2026

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Summary

The Chain: Bradley Wiggins’ Journey of Self-Discovery

‘Back in 2012, everyone knew who Bradley Wiggins was. Everyone, that is, but me. Thirteen years after the summer that defined me, I have finally defined myself. The disguises have gone. I’ve made peace with myself.’

A WATERSTONES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025

‘IT’S NOT A LIGHT READ BUT, BLIMEY, IT IS BRILLIANT.’ POLLY VERNON, *THE TIMES*

‘SUCH A BRA…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008767747
ISBN-10:0008767742
Author:Sir Bradley Wiggins
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:HarperCollins
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:23 February 2026
Weight:440g
Dimensions:234mm x 153mm x 28mm
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Critics Review

‘IT’S NOT A LIGHT READ BUT, BLIMEY, IT IS BRILLIANT.’ POLLY VERNON, THE TIMES

‘SUCH A BRAVE BOOK: SUPER OPEN, SUPER HONEST. IT’S GOING TO HELP A LOT OF PEOPLE.’ CHRIS EVANS, VIRGIN RADIO

‘SEARING AND INSIGHTFUL … HARROWING … COMPELLING …DEFINITELY WORTH READING.’ DAVID WALSH, THE SUNDAY TIMES

About The Author

Sir Bradley Wiggins

Born in Belgium in 1980 and raised in London, Sir Bradley Wiggins is the greatest cyclist the UK has produced. In a long and distinguished career, he won five Olympic gold medals and eight World Championship titles.

In 2012 he became the first Briton to win the Tour de France. Just ten days later he won Time Trial gold at the London Olympics then and cemented his National Treasure status by being voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year. The boom in cycling in the UK is often attributed to his exploits in that momentous year.

Wiggins was knighted for services to cycling in 2013 and broke the hour record in 2015. He retired from professional cycling at the end of 2016.

He lives in London.

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