Peter Sagan reveals his opening race for the 2018 season

Three-time world champion to start the year at the Tour Down Under

Peter Sagan on the final stage of the 2017 Tour Down Under

(Image credit: Yuzuru Sunada)

As he did at the start of this year, Peter Sagan has revealed that he will begin his 2018 season with a trip to South Australia for the Tour Down Under.

The Bora-Hansgrohe rider returned to the race this year for the first time since 2010, and although he didn't manage to pick up a victory, certainly seems to have enjoyed his experience.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.