Evans takes final post-Tour criterium win
Weening, Westra round out podium
Tour de France champion Cadel Evans enjoyed his final victory in the post-Tour criterium circuit, winning the 30th edition of the Profonde van Surhuisterveen.
The Australian rider topped Pieter Weening of Rabobank and Lieuwe Westra (Vacansoleil-DCM) in the Dutch event.
Surhuisterveen was the final appearance for Evans in the 'kermiskoers', which honour the top riders of the Tour de France with daily festivals in various parts of Europe.
Evans also won in Sint-Niklaas in Belgium as well as taking second to Alessandro Petacchi in Bochum, in Germany.
Brief Results
# | Rider Name (Country) Team |
---|---|
1 | Cadel Evans (Aus) BMC Racing Team |
2 | Pieter Weening (Ned) Rabobank |
3 | Lieuwe Westra (Ned) Vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team |
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