Bradley was pre - race favorite to win the Tour de France . Wiggins would be first Briton to win the famous three - week race . - Mark Cavendish defending green jersey of general classification . Race starts Saturday in Liege , Belgium with a prologue .
Bradley Wiggins pre-race favorite to win the Tour de France . Wiggins would be first Briton to win the famous three-week race . Compatriot Mark Cavendish defending green jersey of points winner . Race starts Saturday in Liege , Belgium with a prologue .