Cadel Evans, the chameleon

[dlcmagazine]

This article is about the best Australian rider ever. Hope you like it!

CADEL EVANS, THE CHAMELEON

 

[auscyclefan94]

I have a sneaking suspicion this will be his last season as a professional.

 

[karlboss]

I have a sneaking suspicion this will be his last season as a professional.

I suspect we'll be able to tell before Jan is over.

 

[auscyclefan94]

I suspect we'll be able to tell before Jan is over.

I wouldn't go that far. Even last year he was still competitive in many races with little preparation. I think he put in a good performance in the races during Jan at least.

 

[karlboss]

I don't think he wants to be competitive, i think he wants to win. Another season like 2012 or 2013 and that might be it. If he can't muster the effort for one good day in Australia I'd say he won't feature this year.

 

[phanatic]

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That's a classic photo from the 2010 Giro. One of Evan's best wins. He and Vino rode incredibly well that day.

 

[movingtarget]

I have a sneaking suspicion this will be his last season as a professional.

Definitely. He's saying goodbye. Why else would he ride the Nationals, the TDU, dodge his favourite race the Tour and have another shot at his home tour the Giro ? He knows he has a much better chance of a good result in the Giro than the Tour. He will finish with another one of his favourite races, the Tour of Lombardy. He's not the type to hang around doing domestique duties for younger riders. I would be happy to see him get a good win this year in a good quality race and a podium in the Giro would be nice but won't be easy. I think another Aussie has a good shot at winning the Giro this year.

 

[movingtarget]

This article is about the best Australian rider ever. Hope you like it!

CADEL EVANS, THE CHAMELEON

Thanks for that.

 

[auscyclefan94]

Interesting interview with Evans in the Herald Sun today. It was probably the strongest indication that he is going to retire at the end of this year in my opinion.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/i...the-giro-ditalia/story-fngr0c3f-1226799520099

 

[movingtarget]

Interesting interview with Evans in the Herald Sun today. It was probably the strongest indication that he is going to retire at the end of this year in my opinion.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/i...the-giro-ditalia/story-fngr0c3f-1226799520099

Thanks for that. Nice article.

 

[The Hitch]

Menchov, Kloeden,Vino, Rasmussen, Sastre, Landis all now retired. Basso's only a year younger I think. End of a generation.

 

[Netserk]

Valverde is still going strong(er than Evans, no news here )

 

[movingtarget]

Valverde is still going strong(er than Evans, no news here )

Valverde is younger.

 

[Netserk]

Valverde is younger.

He still belongs to the same generation as Evans, Menchov and Basso.

 

[movingtarget]

Menchov, Kloeden,Vino, Rasmussen, Sastre, Landis all now retired. Basso's only a year younger I think. End of a generation.

Not to mention Leipheimer, Van De Velde, Moreau who was a bit older but Horner keeps going. Cunego probably won't last much longer and Scarponi. Frank Schleck probably has a few seasons left.

 

[movingtarget]

He still belongs to the same generation as Evans, Menchov and Basso.

True of course.