Cadel Evans – Willing to Take that Risk
I was able to spend alittle time with Cadel Evans at the BMC Racing Team training camp. I found him open, approachable and quite funny.
My fav Evans quote - "One attack at the World Championship and you get to wear the rainbow jersey all year. 20 attacks at the Tour de France and you get to wear the yellow jersey for 24 hours,"
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I was totally expecting a cool and distant person but...
…was quite pleasantly surprised. He was very approachable, open, and very funny. I walked away a Cadel Evans fan.
Awesome!
I am slowly turning into a fan of this guys. I’ve always defended him against the stupidity of referring to him as a wheelsucker but I still didn’t care for him.
And the switch to BMC, I also see as a briljant move and no risk at all. In fact, I think it will motivate him and others on the team even more, and the invite to the TdF is in the mail.
Thanks Steph-
"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton
He was quite sensitive to the "wheelsucker" label!
As he stated in my story….he sees his conservative riding as tactical. I love that he did not back down from being conservative.
Luquigas definitely need to keep their eyes on Evans. He is out to get the pink jersey….and his team is extremely motivated to help him.
BMC signing was good for BMC but great for Evans.
Only thing I would be worried about is that he doesn't really have anybody to help him late in the mountain stages, at least from what I hae seen
I know he can take care of himself for the most part but it would be better if he had a man or 2 that could shepherd him and could help play the numbers game, especially with a team like Leaky who will have 3 men up in front.
by Vlaanderen90 on Feb 24, 2010 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
He always attacks a lot in the early season races in Italy
But that never gets any coverage.
great interview
Cadel had a tough time for a while …. he was either a wheel sucker or someone that made stupid attacks ….. (which seem a little contradictory).
I think he was a very good rider trying hard to win at the very biggest races – which isn’t easy. But his hard work means he gets to enjoy the World jersey all year.
Moo
Best interview of Cadel I've read. Thanks.
Bicycling is the nearest approximation I know to the flight of birds. Louis J. Helle, Jr.
Agreed, great interview!
Evans is one of those riders that I love to watch. Dare I say it, he just seems more human, more mortal than some of those around him. While others are comfortably covering moves, he seems to be carefully measuring out his efforts, seems very aware of what he can and can’t do, and seems to be able to dip into the “pain locker” when needed.
"Age and treachery will overcome youth and skill" - Fausto Coppi
Exactly....
He is very aware of his abilities. He talked about his mountain biking roots…which I did not put in the story…..how he is used to riding alone….but now enjoys riding with a team.
awesome interview.
evans is great and so is the article. i’m not an insider here at the cafe and didn’t make the connection between steph- and stephanie the writer. great articles. thanks.
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Excellent interview Steph... thanks.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
"In summary I would say that it was season of perseverance…but perseverance pays"
I love that quote…
Best week ever. Got Belgium sorted, won a new bike and gained a new niece all in the space of 3 days.
It's why we keep supporting him... even on is bad days..
He wears his heart on his sleeve and he backs it with effort, if not poetry… although Mendrisio was beautiful :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
True
But mostly I’m just pleased that he really does look happy at BMC and like he’s having a good time. I’m hoping that’s what’ll make the difference (and George’ll probably help a bit too).
Best week ever. Got Belgium sorted, won a new bike and gained a new niece all in the space of 3 days.
by omnevelnihil on Feb 25, 2010 6:19 AM EST up reply actions
I suspect the George factor should never be underrated..
but yes, I’m happy Cuddles is happy at BMC.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Evans was joking around with his team mates.
It was nice to see.
Evans signed a 3 year contract with BMC. I asked why 3 years and he said that since BMC was willing to work with him…he owed them his committment. He saw it as a win-win.
The expectations game is rough
You look at Cadel’s record over the years and it’s pretty damn impressive, high finishes in all kinds of top-level races… but then people want to know why, as good as he is, he hasn’t done more. Phew. 99% of the riders in the peloton would kill to be as good as he is.
Pretty sure he’ll have some more big wins before he’s done.
Cycling will always be a beautiful sport no matter how many people disgrace it.--Christian Vande Velde
interesting that it was
the television cars (who stopped to film him stuck by the side of the road) that blocked the traffic and kept him from getting his wheel changed in a reasonable time in the vuelta.
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