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Wiggins says EVERYTHING about to change for Thomas

- FROM MIKE WALTERS in Paris @MikeWalter­sMGM

GERAINT THOMAS has been warned life will never be the same again after winning the Yellow Jersey – because he has become public property overnight.

While Thomas began his reign as Tour de France champion chomping on Welsh cakes in bed with his wife Sara at 5am, Sir Bradley Wiggins delivered a sobering verdict on the reality of his achievemen­t.

Wiggins, Britain’s first winner of Le Tour six years ago, says Thomas will not be able to even pop out for a pint of milk without being recognised.

On his Eurosport podcast, Wiggins said: “Geraint will feel the same inside, but people’s perception of him will change.

“Everything will be different from now on. He won’t be able

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