Dave Brailsford has shown his support for Bradley Wiggins and the creation of the WIGGINS team in the Spring of 2015.

The 34-year-old will compete for Team Sky up to and including Paris-Roubaix in April before transitioning to the new UCI continental team which bears his name.

With the support of Sky and British Cycling, the new British outfit will help Wiggins in his preparations for the team pursuit at the 2016 Rio Olympics. In addition to bidding for an eighth medal, the current world time trial champion on the road will also target the hour record.

Team Sky Team Principal Dave Brailsford paid tribute to Wiggins, saying: "Bradley has written one of the greatest stories in British sport over the last 10 years. He’s been a true champion and an inspiration to millions. We’ve shared a lot together and it has been a personal privilege for me to have worked so closely with him both on the track and on the road.

"His exciting new project, WIGGINS, will undoubtedly have a lot to offer cycling in the UK on the road to Rio 2016 and beyond. It’s a really positive move for the sport and further evidence – if any were needed – that cycling is continuing to go from strength to strength in the UK."

Wiggins said "Cycling has given me everything. Now I want to build something to inspire kids and to reach all those people who might be on the fringes of the sport. My message is simple: If I can do it, then so can you."

The Brit has notched up 23 wins in Team Sky colours to date, with victory at the 2012 Tour de France topping a glittering palmares amassed across a 15-year pro career.