Not only Chris Froome and Daryl Impey will enjoy summertime in the southern hemisphere by participating in cycling events. Greatest Orica-GreenEDGE stars Simon Gerrans and Michael Matthews will star in the 2014 Shimano/St Kilda Cycling Club Super Criterium held on December 14, joined by their team-mates Caleb Evan, Matthew Hayman and Matthew Goss along with other fellow professionals Steele von Hoff, Nathan Haas (Garmin-Sharp), Michael Rogers (Tinkoff-Saxo), Koen de Kort (Giant-Shimano).

The 2014 Shimano/St Kilda Cycling Club Super Criterium, described as tough and exciting, will be held in the heart of Melbourne and offer a hefty prize pool of $30,000.

"The race format is fast, exciting and tough. The action will be non-stop and brilliant for spectators because it's on a short circuit in the heart of Melbourne," said Gerrans, according to Cyclingnews. "It’s also a great opportunity to test my legs in the lead up to the Nationals and Tour Down Under."