Former Olympic champion Chris Boardman watched Martyn's silver and gold medal rides in Minsk in Belarus on Thursday.

BBC: Northern Ireland

Plans to launch a cycle hire scheme in Liverpool are being backed by Olympic and World Champion cyclist Chris Boardman.

BBC: Chris Boardman backs Liverpool bike hire scheme

The fastest man on the planet, Cavendish could surpass Chris Boardman's British record for professional race wins during the Tour.

BBC: Understanding the Tour de France

Chris Boardman won an individual pursuit gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona and broke the world hour record three times.

BBC: Chris Boardman backs Liverpool bike hire scheme

But Wiggins said the inspiration for his gold medal quest had been British cycling team boss Chris Boardman's gold-winning performance in Barcelona in 1992.

CNN: Bradley Wiggins

Chris Boardman, who won gold at the Barcelona games in 1992, said he spent many happy hours at Saffron Lane but admits he can see both sides of the argument.

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