Spaniard names Evans as Tour favorite

Three-time champion Alberto Contador said Australian Cadel Evans would be his main rival for the 2012 Tour de France after the route, featuring longer time trials, was unveiled on Tuesday.

"It is a route that perfectly suits Cadel Evans," Contador said after the presentation of the route.

Evans agreed with his rival, saying: "There are longer time trials and it is a little bit flatter next year so that's a little more favorable to the 'rouleurs' (not pure climbers).