Team Sky announced its line-up for the 2014 Tour de France on Friday morning, and 2012 winner Sir Bradley Wiggins was not one of the names on the list.
There's no doubt that Wiggins is Britain's most recognisable road rider. Arguably, he's also the nation's most popular one. On top of all his other results on the track and road, his gold medal in the 2012 London Olympics time trial elevated him to household-name status.
Team Sky announces squad for Tour de France: No Wiggins
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