Gerrans the favourite ahead of second Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race

After just one edition, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race has seen its UCI ranking raised from the third level 1.1 to second tier 1.HC allowing the race to invite a greater number of WorldTour teams. While there are nine WorldTour teams on the start line for Sunday's race, Etixx-Quick Step, the team of last year's winner Gianni Meersman, are missing from the start list in 2016.

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