While the ProTour season runs from March to October, the UCI's Continental Tour circuits for second-tier teams are year-round competitions, reflecting the seasons in areas such as Oceania and Africa, where racing continues during the traditional 'out-of-competition' period.
The UCI Europe Tour opened on October 15 (slightly bending the notion that these series fit with the local season), while the Africa Tour, the America Tour, the Asia Tour and the Oceania Tour began on October 1. These series have already yielded their first leaders after just a few weeks of racing.
