Bradley at the front of the Peloton at the start of Stage 1 in Scramento.

Bradley at the front of the Peloton at the start of Stage 1 in Scramento next to Mark Cavendish.

Bradley at the front of the Peloton when Stage 1 was in it's final circuits around the Sacramento Capitol.

Bradley in the Stage 2 Time Trial in Folsom where he set a strong lead and took control of the Tour.

Bradley in the Stage 2 Time Trial in Folsom where he set a strong lead and took control of the Tour.

Bradley in the Stage 2 Time Trial in Folsom where he set a strong lead and took control of the Tour.

Bradley in the Stage 2 Time Trial in Folsom where he set a strong lead and took control of the Tour.

Bradley in the Stage 2 Time Trial in Folsom where he set a strong lead and took control of the Tour.

Bradley in the Stage 2 Time Trial in Folsom where he set a strong lead and took control of the Tour.

Bradley near the front of the Peloton near the start of Stage 3 on the climb up Mount Hamilton Road just outside San Jose.

Bradley riding near the front of the Peloton as it crosses the Bixby Bridge on Highway One in Stage 4.

Bradley riding near the front of the Peloton as it crosses the Bixby Bridge on Highway One in Stage 4.

Bradley riding near the front of the Peloton as it crosses the Bixby Bridge on Highway One in Stage 4.

Bradley riding near the front of the Peloton as it crosses the Bixby Bridge on Highway One in Stage 4.

Bradley riding near the front of the Peloton as it crosses the Bixby Bridge on Highway One in Stage 4.

Bradley riding near the front of the Peloton as it crosses the Bixby Bridge on Highway One in Stage 4.

Bradley taking the stage in the Stage 4 Ceremonies.

Bradley receiving the Yellow Jersey for being in the lead of the Tour.

Bradley among the Jersey wearers, in the Yellow Leaders Jersey, during the Stage 4 Awards Ceremony.

Bradley on his way back to the Team after signing in for Stage 5 in Pismo Beach.

Bradley in the center of the Premier Racers in the Stage 5 starging festivities.

Bradley talking with Mark Cavendish waiting for Stage 5 to start.

Bradley talking with Mark Cavendish waiting for Stage 5 to start.

Bradley starting Stage 5 in Pismoe Beach.

Bradley near the front of the Peloton about 37 miles into Stage 5 in the fields past Santa Maria.

Bradley near the front of the Peloton about 37 miles into Stage 5 in the fields past Santa Maria.

Bradley at the front of a group of Racers in the Peloton about 37 miles into Stage 5 in the fields past Santa Maria.

Bradley taking the stage for the Awards Ceremony for Stage 5 in Santa Barbara.

Bradley being awarded the Yellow Jersey for remaining in the overall lead after Stage 5.

Bradley being congratulated for holding the overall lead after Stage 5.

Bradley shaking hands with Peter Sagan in the Stage 5 Awards Ceremony.

Bradley Wiggins shaking hands with Taylor Phinney in the Stage 5 Awards Ceremony.

Bradley shaking hands with Lawson Craddock in the Stage 5 Awards Ceremony.

Bradley shaking hands with Will Routley in the Stage 5 Awards Ceremony.

Bradley among the Jersey wearers, in the Yellow Leaders Jersey, during the Stage 5 Awards Ceremony.

Bradley among the Jersey wearers, in the Yellow Leaders Jersey, during the Stage 5 Awards Ceremony.

Bradley taking the stage to sign in for Stage 6 in Santa Clarita.

Bradley being interviewed before the start of Stage 6 after signing in.

Bradley being interviewed before the start of Stage 6 after signing in.

Bradley being interviewed before the start of Stage 6 after signing in.

Bradley being interviewed before the start of Stage 6 after signing in.

Bradley at the front of the Peloton after the start of Stage 6 in Santa Clarita.

Bradley with his Sky teammates helping to lead the Peloton at the Points Sprint in Palmdale during Stage 6.

Bradley with two teammates working with the Netapp and Garmin Teams and the rest of his Sky Team to lead the Peloton at the Points Sprint in Palmdale.

Bradley about to finish 5th in Stage 6 at Mountain High.

Bradley about to finish 5th in Stage 6 at Mountain High.

Bradley about to finish 5th in Stage 6 at Mountain High.

Bradley checking out his lead against Rohan Dennis who was second overall in the 2014 Tour.

Bradley taking the stage for the Awards Ceremony for Stage 6.

Bradley waving to the crowd from the Awards Stage.

Bradley receiving the Yellow Jersey for reamining in the overall lead.

Bradley receiving the Yellow Jersey for reamining in the overall lead.

Bradley being congratulated for retaining the overall lead.

Bradley celebrating having the overall lead.

Bradley celebrating having the overall lead.

Bradley receiving the spoils of victory.

Bradley celebrating having the overall lead.

Bradley talking with Will Routley during the Stage 6 Awards Ceremony.

Bradley in the lineup of Jersey wearers in the Stage 6 Awards Ceremony.

Bradley in the lineup of Jersey wearers in the Stage 6 Awards Ceremony.

Bradley in the Peloton during the circuit laps around downtown Pasadena at the end of Stage 7.

Bradley receiving the Yellow Jersey during the Stage 7 Awards Ceremony in Pasadena.

Bradley celebrating being in the lead Stage 7 Awards.

Bradley receiving the spoils of victory during the Stage 7 Awards.

Bradley celebrating being in the overall lead.

Bradley with the Stage 7 Jsersey wearers during the Awards Ceremony.

Bradley in the Stage 7 Press Conference.

Bradley in the Stage 7 Press Conference.

Bradley at the very front of the Peloton at the start of Stage 8 in Thousand Oaks.

Bradley in the first circuit in Thousand Oaks.

Bradley at the front of the Peloton on the second circuit around Thousand Oaks.

Bradley at the front of the Peloton on the second circuit around Thousand Oaks.

Bradley at the front of the Peloton on the second circuit around Thousand Oaks.

Bradley talking with a teammate during the second circuit around Thousand Oaks.

Bradley at the front of the Peloton on the fourth circuit around Thousand Oaks.

Bradley at the front of the Peloton on the fourth circuit around Thousand Oaks.

Bradley in the Peloton on the fourth circuit around Thousand Oaks.

Bradley in the Peloton on the fifth circuit around Thousand Oaks.

Bradley in the Peloton on the last circuit around Thousand Oaks.

Bradley still in his race gear, headed to the Awards stage.

Bradley still in his race gear, headed to the Awards stage.

Bradley taking the stage for the final Awards Ceremony.

Bradley waving to the crowd as he takes the stage.

Bradley receiving the Yellow Jersey for winning the Tour.

Bradley celebrating winning the 2014 Tour of California.

Bradley celebrating winning the 2014 Tour of California.

Braldey in the lineup of Jersey winners in the final Awards Ceremony of the 2014 Tour of California.

Braldey in the lineup of Jersey winners in the final Awards Ceremony of the 2014 Tour of California.

Bradley in the Awards for the Podium finishers of the 2014 Tour of California.

Bradley receiving the Award for winning the Tour.

Bradley receiving his final spoils of victory.

Bradley with the 2014 Tour Podium finihsers.

Bradley with the 2014 Tour Podium finihsers.

Bradley with the 2014 Tour Podium finihsers.

Bradley being interviewed during the Ceremonies.

Bradley being interviewed during the Ceremonies.

Bradley celebrating with champaign with the other top finishers.

Bradley celebrating with champaign with the other top finishers.

Bradley celebrating with champaign with the other top finishers.

Bradley celebrating with champaign with the other top finishers.

Bradley celebrating with champaign with the other top finishers.

Bradley in the final Press Conference of the 2014 Tour of California.

Bradley in the final Press Conference of the 2014 Tour of California.

Bradley in the final Press Conference of the 2014 Tour of California.

Bradley in the final Press Conference of the 2014 Tour of California.

The start of Stage 1 with Tour de France and Tour of California Champion Bradley next to unidentified Cannondale Racer

The premier racers lined up at the front before the start of Stage 2 including Peter Sagan, Tinkoff, in the Leaders Jersey, waving to the crowd and Bradly, Tour de France and Tour of California champion, in the blue & red Team Wiggins Jersey

The start of Stage 2 with Peter Sagan, Tinkoff, in the Leaders Jersey, just behind Tour de France and Tour of California champion Bradley, Team Wiggins (blue & red jersey)

The Start of Stage 3 with Benjamin King, Cannondale Pro Cycling Team, in the Leaders Jersey next to Bradley in the blue & red Team Wiggins Jersey

Bradley in the Stage 6 Time Trial. Bradley placed 92nd, 3 minutes 41 seconds back, due mainly to a borken aero-bar which prevented him from assuming a full aero riding profile.