Australian Tour de France champion in 2011 and the first Oceanian winner of the race, whose consistent climbing, exceptional time trialling and dogged determination made him one of the sport's most respected professionals.
Cadel Evans is Australia's greatest Grand Tour cyclist, the 2011 Tour de France winner who became the first Australian to win the race — achieved at the relatively late age of 34 after years as a consistent contender. His exceptional time trialling ability, which produced a devastating stage win to overturn the Schleck brothers' lead on the final time trial, was the crucial factor in his historic victory.
Career Journey
Timeline
1977
👶 Born in Barwon Heads, Australia
2012
🏁 Retired from professional sport