The Jayco Herald Sun Tour’s decision to bring out one of the best riders in the world has paid off, with the event drawing more public attention, and receiving larger publicity in this year’s tour.

The British world champion showed he is all class by winning the six-day event in Melbourne over the weekend, and confirming his status as one of the worlds best riders.

After building a five second lead over Garmin-Slipstream teammate Chris Sutton, in the penultimate stage, Wiggins pushed the pedals even harder, adding another six seconds to the margin to win by 11 seconds to his nearest rival.

That rival was Sutton, who finished in second place, while Australian sprinter Jonathon Cantwell took the third spot on the podium.

Despite winning six world crowns and three Olympic gold medals in the sport of raod cycling, 29 year-old Wiggins had never won a stage race victory in his professional career, until now.

There was, however, debate over who the Garmin – Slipstream team would choose as the cyclist they want to win.

Many thought Sutton would be the sentimental choice, but, the decision to go with Wiggins has been far from criticized, even by Australians.

The cyclist who finished fourth in this year’s Tour de France will sure to be a major contender when he returns to Paris next year and may still return to our shores for a shot at back-to-back Herald Sun Tour titles.