The return of the sideburn? Bradley Wiggins to set a trend?

For the first time in over 100 years GB has a possible Tour de France winner in Bradley Wiggins. I'm not going to say that he will win, that would be tempting fate; however, as a keen cycling fan, I find the prospect very exciting.

Anyway, on to the serious consideration of his sideburns. Why he bothers, when he probably shaves most other parts of his body to reduce wind resistance, I don't know. The question is, will he start a trend?

Update, 22 July 2012 - as we all now know, he won despite the 'burns!

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