Australian within touching distance of maglia rosa
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Cadel Evans battles with Vincenzo Nibali(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
The start of the Giro d'Italia's 12th stage was delayed due to a bus blocking the road, so riders such as points leader Cadel Evans (BMC) and maglia rosa holder Vincenzo Nibali (Astana) sought shelter out of the rain.(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
2011 Tour de France winner Cadel Evans(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Cadel Evans (BMC) looked strong throughout stage 10(Image credit: Sirotti)
Cadel Evans (BMC)(Image credit: Sirotti)
Cadel Evans (BMC) moved into second overall with his individual time trial performance on Stage 8(Image credit: Sirotti)
Cadel Evans (BMC) on a late corner(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
2011 Tour de France winner Cadel Evans signs on(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Over half way through the Giro d'Italia and BMC's Cadel Evans is riding high in second place on GC, 41 seconds in arrears to Italian favourite Vincenzo Nibali (Astana). It's a position that not many would have predicted for the Australian rider after a difficult 2012 season that was plagued by illness and a loss of a form and slightly lacklustre start to 2013.
However the 2011 Tour de France champion has hardly put a foot wrong in his year's Giro, and save for a mixed performance in the team time trial, would be within touching distance of the maglia rosa.
In this exclusive video for CyclingnewsBMC sports director Max Sciandri talks about Evans' form, how he's getting stronger each day and the tactical advantage BMC could play with both Sky and Astana fighting for supremacy in this year's race.
