Bradley Wiggins says Qatar TT result puts him on track for Paris-Roubaix

The World Time Trial Champion placed third in his first outing in the rainbow skinsuit.

Bradley Wiggins on stage three of the 2015 Tour of Qatar

(Image credit: Watson)

Bradley Wiggins downplayed his result in the Tour of Qatar’s 10.9-kilometre time trial this afternoon, the first time he wore the rainbow jersey in competition.

Wiggins posted a 14-12 for the 10.9 kilometres in Lusail this afternoon, which placed him third, nine seconds behind stage winner and new overall leader Niki Terpstra (Etixx-Quick Step). Fabian Cancellara placed runner-up, a second ahead of Wiggins.

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Nick Bull is an NCTJ qualified journalist who has written for a range of titles, as well as being a freelance writer at Beat Media Group, which provides reports for the PA Media wire which is circulated to the likes of the BBC and Eurosport. His work at Cycling Weekly predominantly dealt with professional cycling, and he now holds a role as PR & Digital Manager at SweetSpot Group, which organises the Tour of Britain.