Burghardt never doubted Evans' Tour de France victory

Marcus Burghardt (BMC) worked hard for Evans.

Marcus Burghardt (BMC) worked hard for Evans. (Image credit: Fotoreporter Sirotti)

One of Cadel Evans' domestiques at the 2011 Tour de France, Marcus Burghardt, was instrumental in the Australian's overall victory. The tall German Classics rider is a powerful rouleur and set the pace for the BMC Racing Team whenever it was needed, protecting the squad's sole leader throughout the three-week race.