Simon Gerrans has signed for BMC Racing Team from the 2018 season and will leaves Orica-Scott after five years with the Australian WorldTour team.
Gerrans will link up with compatriots Richie Porte, Rohan Dennis and Australian champion Miles Scotson at BMC.
"BMC Racing Team is a team that I have always admired, not only in their results, but also the professionalism of the organization. Obviously, there has always been a strong affiliation with Australians in the team starting with Cadel Evans, and then more recently with Richie Porte, Rohan Dennis and Miles Scotson," Gerrans said.
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The 37-year-old hasn't won a race since claiming a fourth Tour Down Under title in 2016 as he turned his attention to playing a road captain role. Gerrans explained that with BMC he is looking forward to new roles and responsiiblities.
"I'm really excited about the position I have been offered in the team. I always saw myself spending the last period of my career in more of a road captain role and passing on my experiences. I'm looking forward to contributing to the team as both a support rider and leader when called upon," he said.
With Gerrans a perennial winner on Australian soil, the January racing calendar with nationals, Tour Down Under, Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and possibly the Herald Sun Tour, are likely to be his first races in the red and black kit as he explained.
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