What a legend.. and an old friend of mine from a local Mt bike club that we both raced in together called The fat tire fliers... I'll never forget the look on his face (when he was a kid about 12yrs old) when he checked out my Cannondale mt bike having the first XTR group set on it.. Good on ya Cadel and it's about time ..

Anyone not watching SBS right now turn it on.

DJ

I've been watching after work for the last 3 weeks.Watched the last 2 years as well It's great to see him finally crack the big one.Watchout if he ever starts doing down winders I think he might go alright.

Massive achievement Cadel that is huuuuuge!!!

Must admit he has proved me wrong. I thought his lack of aggression would cost him again this year. Bloody well done

Loved watching Cadel blowing the opposition away in last nights time trial, bloody legend!

I hope he can back it up again tonight !! I'm sure he can. It will be great for Australian sport, and all forms of cycling.

I'm sure he can do it! If he wins, in will be great in the future to have him do the special comments / host future broadcasts of Le Tour !

Simondo said...

I hope he can back it up again tonight !! I'm sure he can. It will be great for Australian sport, and all forms of cycling.

I'm sure he can do it! If he wins, in will be great in the future to have him do the special comments / host future broadcasts of Le Tour !

It is a weird concept Simondo but they never attack the winner on the last day into Paris. It is a day for the sprinters only to win. Cadel has won the GC and the Yellow jersey!

Great to hear Cadel won the tour. I've been a big fan of his for many years. Such an amazing achievment. Super happy for him.

As for non euros and the tour, Phil Anderson was the first non euro to wear the yellow jersey. That guy was an animal. Nicknamed 'the caveman' for awhile as I recall.

Cadel really did well in that time trial. Race of truth.

From his press conference today:
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Doping questions

Evans was asked two questions about doping but as often in the past, he preferred not to give detailed answers.

When asked if the fight against doping in recent years had lead to him being able to win this year's Tour de France, he said: "I don't think I'm in a position to comment on that."

The press conference ended with a question in French, with the journalist asking him if he thought it was important for a clean rider to have a clear stance and message against doping.

He replied in French: "I think the best thing for me is to show a good example. It's not up to me to comment on what other people think or on general opinion. All I can do is to be a good example."
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Classy guy that Cadel.

While we're at it:

www.theage.com.au/sport/motorsport/casey-stoner-wins-us-motogp-20110725-1hvy0.html