Bradley Wiggins added the Tour of Britain title to his collection after sealing an emphatic victory in London.
Wiggins, who won the Tour de France and Olympic time trial last year, had led since winning the third stage and began stage eight with a 26-second advantage.
British road race champion Mark Cavendish won the concluding stage, his third stage win in this year’s race.
Wiggins negotiated the 10-lap 88km course to retain his place at the top of the standings.
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