Cadel Evans
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
4
Records
Cadel Evans's achievements place him among the greatest cyclists in history. He is one of only three non-Europeans to win the Tour de France, and the first Australian to do so. His victory in 2011, at age 34, was a testament to his perseverance and skill. He also won the UCI Road World Championships and the UCI ProTour, making him one of the few riders to win world titles in both mountain biking and road racing. His consistency across multiple grand tours and one-day classics further cements his legacy as a versatile and tenacious competitor.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
For service to cycling as a competitor, and to the community.
Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
Annual professional road race named in his honour.
Rankings & Lists
Most historically significant Australian cyclists
Most famous people with last name Evans
Records & Feats
First Australian to win the Tour de France
Won the 2011 Tour de France, becoming the first Australian to claim the general classification.
First Australian to win the UCI Road World Championships
Won the road race at the 2009 UCI Road World Championships in Mendrisio, Switzerland.
First Australian to win the UCI ProTour
Won the overall UCI ProTour in 2007.
One of only three non-Europeans to win the Tour de France
Alongside Greg LeMond and Lance Armstrong (later vacated), Evans is one of only three non-European winners.