Cadel Evans became the first Australian to win the Tour de France in July 2011. In recognition of his historic achievement, Evans was awarded the Sir Hubert Opperman medal after being named the Jayco 2011 Australian Cyclist of the Year.
Cadel Evans became the first Australian to win the Tour de France in July 2011. In recognition of his historic achievement, Evans was awarded the Sir Hubert Opperman medal after being named the Jayco 2011 Australian Cyclist of the Year.
The presentation was made at the black tie gala event at Sydney's Ivy Room and caps off a phenomenal year for the 34-year-old who was also the recipient of the honour in 2006, 2007 and 2009.
Evans claimed the title ahead of Anna Meares OAM, Jack Bobridge and Jared Graves with all four winning their respective category awards and earning a place on the shortlist as finalists for the 'Oppy Medal'.
The Scody People's Choice Cyclist of the Year award, determined by popular vote, was won by Anna Meares, who this year claimed three gold medals at the World Championships.
Twenty-eight reigning world champions were amongst the finalists for the awards after a record year of success for Australian cyclists.
For complete results please go to the Cycling Australia website. A list of winners relating to Olympic events appears below (*** denotes triple 2011 world champion ** denotes dual 2011 world champion * denotes 2011 world champion):
• Sir Hubert Opperman Medal - 2011 Australian Cyclist of the Year - Cadel Evans
• Scody 2011 People's Choice Cyclist of the Year - Anna Meares OAM ***
• Mavic Elite Male Track Cyclist of the Year - Jack Bobridge **
• Mavic Elite Female Track Cyclist of the Year - Anna Meares OAM ***
• SBS Cycling Central Elite Male Road Cyclist of the Year - Cadel Evans
• SBS Cycling Central Elite Female Road Cyclist of the Year - Shara Gillow
• SBS Television Elite Male Mountain Bike Cyclist of the Year - Jared Graves
• SBS Television Elite Female Mountain Bike Cyclist of the Year - Rebecca Henderson
• Singapore Airlines Elite Male BMX Cyclist of the Year - Sam Willoughby
• Singapore Airlines Elite Female BMX Cyclist of the Year - Caroline Buchanan
• Junior Male Track Cyclist of the Year - Jackson Law **
• Junior Female Track Cyclist of the Year - Taylah Jennings **
• Junior Male Road Cyclist of the Year - David Edwards
• Junior Female Road Cyclist of the Year - Jessica Allen *
• Junior Male Mountain Bike Cyclist of the Year - Troy Brosnan *
• Junior Male BMX Cyclist of the Year - Darryn Goodwin *
• Junior Female BMX Cyclist of the Year - Melinda McLeod **
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