Bradley Wiggins battles drug addiction, bankruptcy after cycling career

Sir Bradley Wiggins has candidly shared his struggles since retiring from professional cycling in 2016, revealing that he battled drug addiction and financial difficulties that led to bankruptcy. Once valued at £13 million, Wiggins faced a drastic downturn in his life, including being virtually homeless and sofa surfing as debts rose to nearly £2 million. He attributes part of his turmoil to childhood sexual abuse by his coach, which he described as a significant factor in his later struggles with addiction. Wiggins noted that the coach served as a contradictory role model, instilling confidence while simultaneously normalizing abusive behavior. Despite these challenges, Wiggins, now 44, claims to be in a better place and has resolved his financial issues. He regrets not paying closer attention to his finances during his racing career, acknowledging that he was exploited by financial advisors.