Cadel Evans

The first Australian to win the Tour de France

“When I was on the verge of first breaking into the international cycling arena, an experienced well known ex-pro said to me; “as a cyclist you are two things, a rider and, and actor. In a race, sometimes you have to act like you are feeling good when you are not, and other times you have to act like you are not feeling good, when you are.” Twenty seven years later, I still clearly remember hearing these words. Now, thanks to Connor Delves, professional cycling is about to take the stage.

I have always been well aware of the drama, thrill and often suspense of cycling, but now, I get to see my sport as an art form. It has been a privilege and an honor to entertain the spectators and followers of cycling as an athlete in competition, and I'm excited for them—and those new to the sport—to experience the drama, effort, unpredictability, and suspense of major races in a completely new way.

Connor's vision for this show is bold and exciting, and I'm thrilled to be involved from the start. His dedication to every detail, the training, and the physical demands of the production reflect the same passion and commitment I’ve always brought to the bike. He’ll be riding a BMC, just like I did (and do!), wearing the same yellow jersey I wore, and actually riding on stage every night…how cool is that?

I love cycling, and I'm deeply honored that an Australian artist has been inspired to bring my story to life for audiences worldwide. I hope you enjoy CADEL, and I encourage you to support Connor and his creative journey in giving the show a long life. See you there!”

–Cadel Evans