 However, withdrew Bjorg Lambrecht from the race following an error with the UCI's anti-doping procedures, while lost Kristoffer Halvorsen following a crash in the closing metres of the People's Choice Classic, which resulted in a fractured hand.As a result, 131 riders started the race.Among the field were seven previous winners of the race, three of whom – Rohan Dennis, Simon Gerrans and Richie Porte – were racing for the .