"Ultimately there are still some fantastic things going on in this sport and our success this year as a cycling team is one of them," Wiggins (pictured above) told Sky Sports News.

"That's something to be celebrated, regardless of what certain people think.

"This one ain't built on sand; it's not going to crumble in ten years' time.

"It's brilliant, let's celebrate it and raise money for the next generation."

Wiggins made history as he became the first Briton to win the Tour de France before crowning a golden summer as he won the Olympic time trial event at London 2012.

Screen grab promoting Bradley Wiggins' Yellow Ball which raised funds for the Bradley Wiggins Foundation that promotes particpation and talent development in sport

However, the revelations that seven-time yellow jersey winner Armstrong spearheaded "the most sophisticated, professionalised and successful doping programme" in the sport's history have dealt a blow to the reputation of cycling.

Wiggins spoke while attending the inaugural Yellow Ball in London, a fundraising event for his Bradley Wiggins Foundation.

His comments come as British Olympic rowing legend Sir Steve Redgrave adds his weight behind the campaign for Wiggins to win this year's BBC Sports Personality of the Year award despite the recent negative press within cycling.

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