Tour Down Under still on WorldTour, still in January

ADELAIDE’S iconic Tour Down Under will remain in January and on the WorldTour, cycling’s governing body announced on Tuesday.

Tour Down Under Stage 6 - Adelaide City Circuit. Rohan Dennis winner of the overall jersey. Photo Sarah Reed

ADELAIDE’S iconic Tour Down Under will remain in January and on the WorldTour, cycling’s governing body announced on Tuesday.

The UCI ended speculation over the event’s future by announcing the week-long stage race would not be moved to February in a bid to shorten the season and would remain at the start of the WorldTour calendar.

The decision was made at a UCI management committee meeting in the United States, where Richmond, Virginia, is hosting the road world championships.

Next year’s TDU is set for January 16-24, with local boy Rohan Dennis expected to return to defend his title.

Originally published as Tour Down Under still on WorldTour, still in January