Cadel Evans Backs Bold Australian Tour De France Idea

'Tyranny of distance' weighs against big cycling call

Cadel Evans is glad that if one of cycling's Grand Tours takes the big step of coming to Australia, he won't have to deal with it as a rider.

Cadel Evans backs bold Australian Tour de France idea

Cadel Evans is intrigued by the revolutionary idea of Australia hosting a Tour de France stage – especially given he’s long retired as a pro cyclist. The 2011 Tour champion – the only Australian to win cycling’s most famous event – remains heavily involved in his sport as a race promoter and commentator. Cycling’s three-week [...] Read More...

‘Tyranny of distance’ weighs against big cycling call

Cadel Evans is glad that if one of cycling's Grand Tours takes the big step of coming to Australia, he won't have to deal with it as a rider.