Bradley Wiggins vs Mark Cavendish
Bradley Wiggins vs Mark Cavendish: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish?
Cavendish and Wiggins competed in various races, with their contrasting styles highlighting the diversity in British cycling during their era.
Bradley Wiggins
Key numbers
- Olympic Medals8
- Tour de France Wins1
- World Championships Titles8
- Commonwealth Games Medals4
- Track World Championships Titles7
Top honours
- Tour de FranceWinner in 2012
- Olympic Gold Medals5 medals across 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016
- World Championships1 gold in road time trial, 7 golds in track events
- Vélo d'OrBest rider of the year in 2012
- KnighthoodAwarded in 2013 for services to cycling
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Mark Cavendish
Key numbers
- Tour de France Stage Wins35
- Grand Tour Stage Victories55
- World Championships1
- Olympic Medals1
Top honours
- Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)For services to British Cycling (2011)
- Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE)For services to cycling and charity work (2024)
- BBC Sports Personality of the YearWinner in 2011
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement AwardAwarded at the end of 2024