Sir Bradley Wiggins made history in 2012 as the first British winner of the Tour de France, paving the way for future successes for British cyclists.

His victory marked the beginning of a dominant era for INEOS Grenadiers, previously known as Team Sky, which secured six of the next seven Tours.

However, Wiggins has expressed dismay at the current decline of INEOS Grenadiers, stating, 'The team is in pieces,' and attributing this downturn to changes following Dave Brailsford's departure.

He contrasts the current state of the team with his racing days, praising Brailsford's management skills while highlighting a decline in ambition and a shift in team philosophy.

The deselection of Pidcock culminated in a public dispute, further highlighting the internal issues facing the team.

Wiggins is particularly concerned about this shift, noting that the team has moved away from pursuing Grand Tour victories to focusing on one-day and stage races.

In response to these challenges, the team has announced a major staff restructuring aimed at revitalizing its performance, with Wiggins hoping for a turnaround akin to Manchester United's situation under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

He suggested that this recent announcement could signal potential recovery for the team.

Amidst this turmoil, the situation involving rider Tom Pidcock has created confusion, with teammate Geraint Thomas expressing uncertainty about Pidcock's status.

Pidcock was unexpectedly removed from the roster for the Tour of Lombardy and is rumored to be negotiating an early departure from the team.

Wiggins believes Pidcock's future with INEOS is uncertain and predicts that a transfer may be likely due to ongoing tensions within the team.

The departure of Steve Cummings, a former rider who contributed to the team's success, adds to Wiggins' concerns, especially since Cummings was left out of the Tour de France roster at the last minute.