Michael Matthews has worn the maglia rosa and won stages at the last two editions of the Giro d'Italia but believes the 2016 edition of the race offers better possibilities for stage wins than the last two editions.
"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," Matthews told Cyclingnews at the unveiling of the 2016 route in Milan.
The 25-year-old added that while the percorso is to his suiting, he isn't 100% nailed on to start the race next May.
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"I won't say definitely, but it's definitely on the cards at the moment so we'll see."
Orica-GreenEdge have won the opening team time trial at the 2014 and 2015 Giro's placing Matthews in prime position to wear the race leader's pink jersey although the 2016 edition of the race will forgo the team event for an individual test against the clock in Apeldoorn. A decision that drew a mixed response from Matthews.
"We've always targeted the team time trial at the Giro and done well that last two years so it’s a bit of a bummer not having it in the race again next year but its always nice to have some change as well," said Matthews who won a stage in his first four grand tours.
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