🚴♂️ Bradley Wiggins’ Life in the Fast Lane 🚴♂️
Once a celebrated hero on the track, Sir Bradley Wiggins has faced a rollercoaster ride since hanging up his helmet. The five-time Olympic gold medallist and Tour de France champ found life off the bike to be riddled with challenges.
Struggling with substance abuse, Wiggins openly admitted to battling a cocaine addiction after retiring from cycling in 2016. Revealing heart-wrenching details, he confessed to destroying his trophies in front of his children, all while trying to deal with the pressure of past successes. His autobiography, “The Chain,” lays bare the emotional turmoil, including shocking moments such as using his Olympic medal as a tool in his darkest times.
Last year, Wiggins announced his divorce from Catherine via social media, leaving fans and family stunned. The split followed years of personal struggles, with Wiggins admitting he moved out of the family home in 2019 due to mounting issues.
However, there’s a silver lining. Wiggins is on the road to recovery, having been clean from cocaine for a year. Thanks to a helping hand from fellow cyclist Lance Armstrong, he’s set to begin trauma counselling in America. Wiggins’ tale is a reminder of life’s unpredictable turns and the resilience needed to overcome the hardest of times.
Stay strong, Sir Brad. We’re cheering you on not just for victories on the track, but in life too! 🌟💪 #BradleyWiggins #RecoveryJourney #CyclingLegend