Explore the profound and often turbulent inner world of Sir Bradley Wiggins, Britain's greatest cyclist of his generation, in this deeply personal autobiography. Beyond the five Olympic gold medals, eight world titles, and the historic 2012 Tour de France victory, Wiggins confronts the contradictions and controversies that defined his public image, revealing the man behind the legend.

• Shortlisted for Autobiography of the Year at the 2026 Sports Book Awards
• A WATERSTONES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025
• A GUARDIAN BEST SPORTS BOOK OF 2025
• A DAILY TELEGRAPH BEST BOOK OF 2025

This book details Wiggins' remarkable journey to finally define himself, moving past the disguises he wore. He confronts a chaotic and disturbing upbringing marked by abandonment and abuse, where cycling served as his only escape. Discover the raw truth of a man who, despite having the world at his feet after London 2012, struggled with a shadow-self lacking self-belief.

• "WHAT A STORY. SO HONEST. I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN." - JOE WICKS
• "IT'S NOT A LIGHT READ BUT, BLIMEY, IT IS BRILLIANT." - POLLY VERNON, THE TIMES
• "DISARMINGLY HONEST AND ROGUISHLY HUMOROUS." - JONATHAN LIEW, THE GUARDIAN
• "SUCH A BRAVE BOOK: SUPER OPEN, SUPER HONEST." - CHRIS EVANS, VIRGIN RADIO

• Author: Sir Bradley Wiggins
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Language: English
• Print Length: 336 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication Date: June 4, 2026
• ISBN-10: 0008767777
• ISBN-13: 978-0008767778
• Dimensions: 129 x 26 x 198mm
• Weight: 242 g
• Color: Four-color and spot-color

For cycling fans and readers interested in compelling sports biographies, The Chain offers an unflinching look at the cost of greatness and the difficult path to finding happiness within oneself.