Bradley Wiggins on the verge of claiming Britain 's first win in Tour de France . Dave Brailsford , manager of the Sky team said : `` We made it our objective to win this race within five years with a clean , British rider , and that 's what we 've done . Sky team leader won penultimate stage of race to extend lead over nearest rivals . Barring disaster , year - old will be crowned champion in Paris on Sunday .
Bradley Wiggins on the verge of claiming Britain 's first win in Tour de France . Sky team leader won penultimate stage of race to extend lead over nearest rivals . Barring disaster , year - old will be crowned champion in Paris on Sunday .