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Cadel Evans: Cycling Tribe Interview
Cycling Tribe: Cadel, thanks for your time. From all accounts you seem very happy with your new team, BMC. How have you found working with men such as legendary trainer Dr. Max Testa and co-owner Andy Rihs?Cadel Evans: Overall I am very happy working with everyone at the Bmc Racing Team. Andy Rihs is a very correct and fair individual enthusiasm is reflected in the attitude of the entire team. Max Testa and myself both came through the Mapei system, we have a similar training mentality.
CT: Has your training changed much since joining the new team?
CE: No, I continue working with, and following the training principles of Aldo Sassi (Mapei Sport).
CT: In terms of pure Grand Tour aspirations, do
you truly believe that this new team has what it
takes to get behind you 100% in order to hopefully win the Tour de France?
CE: Yes, the Bmc team has proven themselves to be fully supportive of my Grand tour aspirations.
Photos: copyright Tim deWaele
CT: Are you looking forward to working closely with George Hincapie? How important will he be if you are to win Le Tour?
CE: Racing with George has been a real pleasure, his race experience and capacities are extraordinary. He is a key team player in any race he does with the team.
CT: A little over 12 months ago now, you stated in an interview that you were "about 80 percent of what I was at this time last year (2008)”. Where do you see yourself at right now when compared to previous years?
CE: I am about the same level as other years - 80%
Photos: copyright Tim deWaele
CT: You have stated that you will be racing the Giro in May. Do you think your chances of Tour de France victory is decreased due to you riding the Giro and not concentrating on the one sole aim of winning Le Tour?
CE: It is possible that my Tour chances might be compromised by racing the Giro, but looking back at past years, I have performed well in two Grand Tours in one season.
CT: Back home in Australia there are some positive things happening in the sport with Fly V Australia aiming to become Australia’s first professional team to ride the Tour de France in 2012. Do your think the sport in Australia is heading in the right direction now? What, if any, other improvements to the sport within Australia do you think need to be made?
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CE: I spend nine months a year out of Australia, so I'm not the best person to ask. From a distance, Fly V Australia seems to be progressing in the right direction with good people in the right places. I hope they can succeed and help bring Australian cycling to another level.
CT: Thanks for your time and all the best.
All Photos: copyright Tim deWaele
All Photos: copyright Tim deWaele
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