FINALLY, at long last, Cadel Evans has won the Tour de France - the first Australian to do so.
The Victorian will ride down the Champs Elysees with a glass of champagne in his hand, the yellow jersey on his back for the final stage, knowing he has reached the summit of cycling's Mt Everest.
Needing to haul in 57 seconds to overall leader Andy Schleck, the 32-year-old obliterated his rival in the time trial to win by 1min 34secs.
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