Elmiger to defend Tour Down Under crown

2007 Tour Down Under winner Martin Elmiger (Ag2r Prévoyance)

2007 Tour Down Under winner Martin Elmiger (Ag2r Prévoyance) (Image credit: Shane Goss)

Swiss rider Martin Elmiger will defending his Tour Down Under crown this month, after being named in AG2r - La Mondiale's roster for the Australian race. The 29 year-old rider claimed a narrow victory over Australia's Karl Menzies at last year's event, however the AG2r team will face increased competition at this year's race, after the South Australian event was named as the ProTour's first non-European round.