Kenyan born cyclist Chris Froome has won the Tour de France (100th edition), by coming in more than four minutes early at the finishing line in Paris. This is the second victory for Britain after Bradley Wiggins won last year.

Froome was quoted as saying by ITV4, "Crossing the line with [the] guys brought tears to my eyes. I expected it to be big but this is something else.”

"Dave [Team Sky manager Sir Dave Brailsford] has been talking about the future of cycling - the youngsters coming through and the way the sport is moving. I look at the last decade and the way sport is going - we've got something to be proud of," he added.

Froome said that he dedicated his win to his mother who had died of cancer. He attributed his hopes and dreams to his mother Jane. His father was watching the race and he said it felt like he was riding every single lap with Chris.

"Without her encouragement to follow my dreams, I'd probably be at home watching this event on TV," Froome said about his mother, adding "It's a great shame she never got to come and see the Tour, but I'm sure she'd be extremely proud if she were here tonight."

"I'd like to thank my team-mates, who have buried themselves day in, day out throughout this Tour to keep this yellow jersey on my shoulders, and the Team Sky management for believing in my ability and building this team around me.

Brailsford added: "The lads rode a fantastic race and I think there isn't a better setting for cycling in the world, or any setting,” reports BBC Sport.