Eg ready to suffer as he learns the ropes

Niklas Eg with a new friend at the Tour Down Under

Niklas Eg with a new friend at the Tour Down Under (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

Niklas Eg was one of several young riders who announced themselves as talents for the future during the 2017 season. A third place at the Tour de l'Avenir helped to seal a contract with Trek-Segafredo for the 23-year-old, who made his debut with the WorldTour team at the Tour Down Under and Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. The Herald Sun Tour later this week will complete his busy Australian racing programme.

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