Michael Matthews could be a surprise starter at the Tour Down Under, with the Australian cycling star in good shape following this year's massive health scare.
Matthews has revealed he could change his racing schedule only days before the men's January 20-25 Tour, in and around Adelaide.
Speaking from a team training camp in Spain, the key rider for Australian-based Jayco AlUla was in good spirts and said his recovery feels like "a breath of fresh air".