Michael Matthews has already worn the maglia rosa and won stages at the Giro d'Italia. But the Australian rider thinks that the 2016 edition suits him.

"I think with eight flat sprints and about six medium climbing days, there are a lot of stages that really do suit my characteristics. I think it will be more interesting for me next year rather than this year, so I am really looking forward to it," he explained to Cyclingnews. "I won't say definitely, but it's definitely on the cards at the moment so we'll see."

This week he will be the leader at the Abu Dhabi Tour. "I still kept on training from Worlds till now so I kept my shape and hopefully I can get some results there as well. The season isn’t finished yet to so I want to keep going until it’s actually finished for me."

Two week ago, he finished in second place behind Peter Sagan at the World Championships. He critized the tactics of the Australian team. Indeed, his teammate Simon Gerrans played his personal card in the sprint. "I think it's professional cycling and everyone trying to achieve their own goals and that's the way it is. I don’t think so, I think it should be fine."