Triple Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins has had his achievements recognised with a listing in the 2011 edition of Who’s Who, according to a report in the Daily Mirror.
The Team Sky rider, who also finished fourth in the 2009 Tour de France is joined in making his debut in the book that lists Britain’s great and good by two men who will be helping spearhead Team GB’s push for Paralympic success at London 2012.
They are blind swimmer Christopher Holmes, winner of nine Paralympic gold medals and now director of Paralympic Integration for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, and Phil Lane, the British Paralympic Association’s chief executive.
The book, in its 163rd annual edition, has entries for more than 33,000 people "whose achievements are notable in today’s society", say the publishers.
"The uniquely autobiographical entries convey an enlightening and often amusing snapshot of the lives of those of enduring interest from all walks of life,” they add.
"All those listed have demonstrated lasting significance. An entry in Who’s Who is for life."
The Who’s Who website quotes The Wall Street Journal as saying: “What is it that really puts the stamp of eminence on a modern British life? Two things count today: having an entry in Who’s Who and being asked to choose your eight favourite records on BBC’s Desert Island Discs.”
We don’t know whether Wiggins is on Kirtsy Young’s list of prospective guests, but given his love of all things mod, we’re pretty sure it would be The Who rather than Who’s Who that would make his shortlist.
What amazes me most is how small the north american market is....
"perhaps unavoidable", as gently easing off on the accelerator pedal for 2 seconds would obviously be out of the question.
I've been commuting by bike for the last 15 years a few miles south of Hebden Bridge between Shaw and Newhey. My route follows the A640 / A663...
While I agree that you are completely right in theory, I find that in real life roads that I can stay in a good position safely with my 36cm bars...
I don't know about that, this seems like too perfect an ammunition in the culture wars for any self respecting politician to ignore.
Is that a wing-refutation or a door-rebuttal?
I'm sorry I close passed you but my vehicle is too wide...
Sorry, fixed the double entry! ...
BMW Mini, not a proper one.
See recently reported comments by elected labour party represenetives in Burnley to see how that works.