Cadel Evans of Australia gets biggest win of career in men’s race at cycling’s road worlds

Cadel Evans wins men’s race at road worlds

MENDRISIO, Switzerland — Cadel Evans has won the men’s race at cycling’s road world championships.

The Australian broke clear on the final climb Sunday to finish in an unofficial time of 6 hours, 56 minutes, 26 seconds on the 162.9-mile course.

Alexandr Kolobnev of Russia crossed 27 seconds behind to take silver, beating Spain’s Joaquin Rodriguez in a sprint finish.

Switzerland’s Fabian Cancellara was in contention on the final lap, but finished fifth as he sought a historic gold medal double after winning the time trial on Thursday.

The riders covered 19 laps of a tight, hilly course that challenged riders with two climbs, technically demanding downhill sections and little recovery time.