Chris Froome will start his 2016 season in Australia.
The Team Sky rider will have his first race in the Jayco SunHerald Tour which is from from Wednesday February 3rd to Sunday February February 7th, it has been announced.
Froome, who plans to attempt back to back victories in the Tour De France, said to his team's press office: "I'm really pleased to start my 2016 season at the Jayco Herald Sun Tour.
"Victoria is a beautiful part of the world and racing in the warm climate will give me a good platform for the new season.
"We don't often get a chance to race in front of our Aussie fans so we're all looking forward to seeing them over there as well."
This will be Froome's first appearance in the race since 2008 when he rode for Barloworld.
Source: DSG
