Bearded Sir Bradley Wiggins sports an edgy beanie and colour block jumper as he steps out in London
Sir Bradley Wiggins looked almost unrecognisable as he sported a heavy beard and casual attire as he stepped out in south west London on Monday.
The Olympic cyclist, 40, was sporting a colour block jumper with a pair of slim-fitting grey tracksuit bottoms and a pair of black trainers for his outing.
In recent months Bradley has ditched his large sideburns and Mod-style haircut of the the gold medallist’s sporting heyday.
Hipster: Sir Bradley Wiggins looked almost unrecognisable as he sported a heavy beard and casual attire as he stepped out in south west London on Monday
Instead Bradley has opted for more of hipster than rider look, with a bushy ginger beard and closely-cropped haircut, which was covered with a tan beanie.
Bradley, who recently revealed he was in a relationship with girlfriend Laura Hartshorne, was pictured carrying a bouquet of flowers.
The bouquet was likely to have been for Laura, who was celebrating her 37th birthday the same day.
Casual: The Olympic cyclist, 40, was sporting a colour block jumper with a pair of slim-fitting grey tracksuit bottoms and a pair of black trainers for his outing
New look: In recent months Bradley has ditched his large sideburns and Mod-style haircut of the the gold medallist’s sporting heyday
Love interest: Bradley, who recently revealed he was in a relationship with girlfriend Laura Hartshorne, was pictured carrying a bouquet of flowers
Bradley and Laura had been introduced to one another by a mutual friend, and after hitting it off Bradley has even taken the plunge of moving in with her.
News that the couple were dating emerged last year, only six months on from the Tour de France winner’s split from wife of 16 years Catherine in May.
Bradley had initially kept his new relationship under wraps but he has now moved into Laura’s London home.
Surprise! The bouquet was likely to have been for Laura, who was celebrating her 37th birthday the same day
Transformed: Instead Bradley has opted for more of hipster than rider look, with a bushy ginger beard and closely-cropped haircut, which was covered with a tan beanie
Ex-wife: News that the couple were dating emerged last year, only six months on from the Tour de France winner’s split from wife of 16 years Catherine in May
His ex-wife Cath has stayed in Preston with their two children, Ben, 14, and Isabella, 12.
Laura is an art graduate who once worked for a modelling agency with Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell on its books.
The PR executive also co-founded a dog biscuit company called Bark ‘n’ Bites.
A source close to the cyclist said: ‘Laura is no stranger to the celebrity scene given her job and she loves a good party which fits in more with Bradley’s lifestyle now.
Going strong: Bradley had initially kept his new relationship under wraps but he has now moved into Laura’s London home
‘It was never intended to turn into a relationship but they formed a close emotional bond and things progressed from there.
‘He’s moved in with her in London and they’re very loved up.’
Announcing his split earlier this year, the British Olympic star tweeted the sad news and said their two children remained ‘a priority’.
He wrote: ‘It is with deep sadness my wife Cath and I have decided to separate. Our two children remain our priority and we ask for privacy at this time. Brad & Cath.’
Career: Laura is an art graduate who once worked for a modelling agency with Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell on its books