Evans to challenge Lance

02:08pm | Australia's world road cycling champion Cadel Evans announced his return to the Tour Down Under on Thursday, lining up a showdown with legendary American Lance Armstrong.

Evans wants more freedom

Tour de France runner-up Cadel Evans his switch to the American BMC team gives him more freedom.
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    (c) AFP Australian cyclist Cadel Evans has signed a three-year deal with the American team BMC.
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