Landing in Melbourne on Thursday, Evans was keen to thank Australians for their support and even keener to see his mum, Helen Cocks, for the first time since he finally won cycling's greatest race.
"It's always nice to come home and get a hug from your mum," the 34-year-old told a media pack at Melbourne Airport.
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