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| Cadel Evans hopes to win the 2011...but his training schedule is a bit...ahem...light. |
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It seems that Spyns is taking preparations for its 2011 Tour de France tours a bit more seriously than some. Case in point: Aussie rider Cadel Evans. The accident prone Evans has admitted he's taking a laid-back approach to the 2011 cycling season, although, he claims, it's all part of his bigger plans to get back in contention for victory at the Tour de France. Evans finished runner-up in the three week epic in 2007 and 2008, but has failed to challenge for the race's coveted yellow jersey in the past two years. Maybe it's because he's always crashing or crying or both we say.
Having come to the Tour last year after a solid campaign in the three-week Giro d'Italia in May/June -- which left him fatigued for the start of the Tour -- Evans this season is taking a far more relaxed approach. He will only kickstart his 2011 season on Thursday, at the Giro del Friuli in Italy, according to his BMC team. "There are a lot of riders who are far ahead of me in terms of physical condition," said Evans. At 34, Evans is also past his prime some would say.
"This is the latest start to a season I have had since 2004. It will be an adjustment for me, as well as those who are used to seeing me in front early in the season. People seem to forget how long and hard the cycling season is." Evans will notably be joined at the race by Italian teammate Alessandro Ballan.
My loyal Spyns co-worker Vicky Johnstone (head of guest services) absolutely loves Cadel. I believe she's the only Australian I know who does. Spyns former clients saw Evans come within a hair of winning in 2007 and 2008 but he crashed out of the 2010 Tour de France. We'll have to wait for Spyns 2011 Tour de France bike trips (shameless plug) to see how he performs this year.
Spyns is an active travel company based in Whister, BC (Canada) and Beaujolais France. Spyns specializes in 2011 Tour de France packages for both riders and non-riders. We specialize in providing clients with Tour de France bike and non-biking packages with Paris grandstand seats and VIP access. Spyns offers active holidays to Europe including trips to the 2011 Tour de France. For more information about Spyns 2011 Tour de France tours, please go to http://www.tdf-tours.com/ or http://www.spyns.com/. You can also call us toll-free at 1.888.825.4720.
