Gerrans talks have begun

AUSTRALIAN cyclist Simon Gerrans has started contract talks with Orica-Scott amid plans to ride on into a 15th professional season.

The 37-year-old is keen to continue racing in 2018 but the team is yet to extend his contract.

Orica-Scott general manager Shayne Bannan said Gerrans has earnt the right to time before making any call on his future.

“We started the conversation about a month ago so we are still in discussions,” Bannan said.