Cadel Evans has returned from Europe to rapturous applause.
But what is this entire hubbub that has changed the conversation at the water-
cooler really about?
Well, Cadel Evans has won the greatest race of them all, Le
Tour De France and in doing so has become the first Australian to wear the
yellow into Paris.
So as the champion comes home to his native country it was
inevitable that celebrations would, and will occur.
Tomorrow Evans will be subjected to a CBD parade around
Melbourne where fans are expected to “yell for Cadel” and show their support
for the rider who are a few attempts and a few close calls has overcome this to
claim the top prize.
Who knew the words “about bloody time” could be any sweeter
for the rejoicing Aussie fans.
Evans’ win has meant that the 2011 tour de France is like
the America’s cup of the 80’s except, no-one here got a day off this time.
And while the tour is over, the arrival of the champion back
into his homeland means to celebrate again, and why not?
The tour only happens once a year, and who knows when
another Aussie will come up and win but one thing is for sure, it won’t be like
this again.
You can watch the live coverage of the parade on SBS one
today at 12pm
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