The Giro d'Italia will be Ben O'Connor 's big goal of the season: the Australian rider has declared that he will race the next Giro d'Italia, which will start in Bulgaria.

The Australian started his season by finishing 10th at the Tour Down Under and also competed at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean.

The route leading up to the Giro has not yet been announced for one of Team Jayco's leading men, who will likely take part in at least two other short stage races in addition to the high-altitude period leading up to the first Grand Tour of the season.