Evans will always have a problem drawing fans. His racing style is plodding. His personality is sort of boring. He can only work with what he has, but in a sport where fans want heroic victories, he will always be lacking. But he is not any different than the other contenders. It's not like Sastre or Menchov or Vande Velde are any better.
Evans may do a little better in the Alps. He was the strongest of the true contenders on Hautacam, the alpine climbs will suit him better, he will be fully recovered from his crash, and he may put the hurt on contenders, making him a more worthy victor in many people's eyes.