Evans named Australia's Cyclist of the Year

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A victorious Cadel Evans (BMC)(Image credit: Bettini Photo)

BMC's 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Cadel Evans rounded off an histo🐠ric 2011 by winning the Sir Hubert Opperman medal for cyclist of the the year at the Jayco 2011 Australian Cyclist of the Year Awards in Sydn📖ey.

Evans, who also won the award in 2006, 2007 and 2009, became the 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:first Australian wi𒆙nner of the Tour de France back in July and the oldest rider to win the GC since the Second World War.. He beat stiff competition for the honour, which is named after the Australian cycling legend from the 1920s, from the likes of triple world champion Anna Meares and double world champioꦐn Jack Bobridge. His victory in cycling's most prestigious race has raised the profile of cycling still further in Australia and he will be looking to bui꧑ld on this success next season.