Team Orica-GreenEdge defended Simon Gerrans’s yellow jersey while former champion Cadel Evans saw key teammates crash during the Tour de France.

Cadel Evans has two days in which to relaunch his yellow jersey bid but he seems resigned to missing out in the face of the formidable Sky team.

Cadel Evans — the first Australian to win the Tour de France — is to make a visit to Australia to celebrate his triumph with his compatriots.

Cadel Evans sealed an historic first Tour de France victory for his native Australia after the 21st and final stage of the epic race on Sunday.

With his self-confidence at a high and luck finally on his side, Australia’s Cadel Evans could achieve something special at 2011’s Tour de France.

Despite a struggle that almost cost him the overall lead in the Tour de France, Thor Hushovd has pushed hard to retain the coveted yellow jersey.

Australian Cadel Evans took the Tour de France yellow jersey for the first time in his career after the race’s gruelling 10th stage on Monday.