Peter Sagan went training in the world champion's rainbow for the first time in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday and will make his racing debut in the rainbow stripes on the opening stage of the race on Thursday.
The first three stages of the four-day race are flat and fast, giving Sagan several opportunities to notch up his first win in cycling's most iconic jersey and debunk any suggestions that even a rider of the caliber of Sagan will be dogged by the curse of the rainbow jersey. He has not raced since making his decisive and spectacular solo attack in Richmond and so may struggle but is keen to honour the world champion's rainbow jersey.
"It been a crazy few days since I won the world title. Now I understand why it's at the end of the season, it can destroy you. But it's very nice so far," Sagan in an interview with Cyclingnews in Abu Dhabi.
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"It's a nice feeling to ride in the rainbow jersey. When I pulled on the jersey I didn't actually want to ride in it, I didn't want to get it dirty. Maybe I'll need new kit after every ride…."
The decision to match white shorts with the rainbow jersey sparked much debate on social media but the Tinkoff-Saxo team and clothing supplier Sportful had to respect the strict UCI rules governing the design of the rainbow jersey or risk a 10,000 Swiss Franc fine. The rules allow either team issue shorts or white shorts and so Sagan opted for an all-white look rather than combining the standard yellow and blue Tinkoff-Saxo colours.
Sagan revealed that he is no fan of white shorts and is hoping to add some black panels as soon as possible. The design of the 2016 team kit may also change to help Sagan avoid a fashion disaster next season.
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