Evans has really been a different rider since last years Vuelta. He rode like a beast at the Giro with almost no team support. The guy is the reigning world champion. The grand tours generally come down to the best all around climber/tt guy. Mountain top finishes generally decide the races. Evans just doesn't have the brutal climbing ability as someone like Contador, Valverde, or Basso. Losing to those guys isn't a bad thing. I could see him on the podium again. Now if someone like Leipheimer wins the TdF, Cadel has no excuse.