Esteban Chaves to kick off 2017 season with Australian races

Colombian Esteban Chaves wants to 'repay Australian fans' with appearance in Orica-BikeExchange team's home nation in January

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Esteban Chaves will start his 2017 season with a trio of races in Australia, which he says will 'repay' his Australian fans' support during his successful 2016 campaign.

The Colombian is scheduled to ride in the Tour Down Under (14-22 January 14-22), Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (January 29) and Jayco Herald Sun Tour (February 1-5) in his Orica-BikeExchange team's home nation.

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