• The stage proved one to remember for Bradley Wiggins and Team Sky
  • World time trial champion Tony Martin had set down an early marker...
  • ...which was eventually beaten by Fabian Cancellara...
  • ...but Chris Froome surpassed both times with a sublime display
  • The 27-year-old opened up a 22-second advantage that only Wiggins would better
  • The effort as he crossed the finish was clear for all to see
  • Cadel Evans had looked calm on the start ramp...
  • ...but was never able to match the pace of Wiggins or Froome
  • The defending champion gave it his all...
  • ...and managed to hold on to his second place overall
  • Wiggins was the final rider to start...
  • ...and exploded down the ramp
  • ...fans cheered him around the 41.5km course...
  • ...blink and they'd miss him
  • With the Union Jack displayed proudly on his helmet...
  • ...he took the victory by a 35-second margin over Froome
  • Wiggins celebrated his first Tour stage victory on the podium...
  • ...and added another yellow jersey to his growing collection

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The stage proved one to remember for Bradley Wiggins and Team Sky