Champion cyclist Cadel Evans says he has at least two more Tour de France races left before he considers retiring from the event.

At a media conference in Darwin, the 2011 Tour winner was asked how long he could continue to ride in the gruelling race.

Tour champion ... Cadel Evans. Credit:Reuters

Evans, at 34, said he was proud to be the oldest Tour de France winner for 88 years.

"Two more tours, two more good tours at least," Evans told reporters.