Wiggins left 'shaking' after knighting

Sir Bradley Wiggins has received his knighthood for services to cycling, and says he's glad the ceremony is over.

Bradley Wiggins being knighted by the Queen

Sir Bradley Wiggins says he was "shaking" after receiving his knighthood for services to cycling. (AAP)

British cyclist Bradley Wiggins has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace that left last year's Tour de France and Olympic champion "shaking" and "uncomfortable".

Wiggins was honoured for services to cycling after winning seven Olympic medals and becoming the first Briton to win the Tour - the sport's biggest event.

Speaking after the ceremony on Tuesday, the 33-year-old said he was "glad it's over" because "I've won a bike race, you know, and I feel a little bit inferior to everyone, really".

Sir Bradley, as he is now known, was awarded the knighthood in the queen's New Year's honours list.


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