Mat Hayman wants improved classics showing and Tour de France start in 2016

Mat Hayman earlier in the season with Luke Durbridge on his wheel

Mat Hayman earlier in the season with Luke Durbridge on his wheel (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

The planning behind Orica-GreenEdge's acquisition of Mat Hayman at the end of 2013 was twofold with the Australian bringing across his experience on the cobbles, and 14 years as a professional with Rabobank and Team Sky to share with the squads younger riders. While Hayman admits his performances at the classics with Orica-GreenEdge have left him disappointed, his role as a road captain and mentor for an increasingly youthful squad has demonstrated his worth to the team as the inking of a two-year contract extension in October suggests.