Simon Clarke will be free at the end of this season and some rumors announce that the Australian rider will join BMC Racing Team. But according to Cyclingnews, he has not yet signed a contract for next season. He confirmed also that the Australian would like to leave Orica GreenEDGE Cycling Team.

"We don’t really know where Simon will sign for at the moment. We’re assessing his options and we're in discussions with a number of teams. As the next few weeks progress, we’ll have a clearer picture", Jason Bakker told. "We’re talking to a number of different squads but I don’t want to name which ones but we’ll see where the best fit is for him and go from there. Of course there are a number of things that go into the decision and it’s not just about the offer. Simon is 29 now and looking for a fresh challenge and really kicking on. He’s been in great form this season."

Clarke was there since the start of the Orica team. His departure is surprising, but the agent added there was no animosity between the rider and his current team. "I think Simon has done a bit of self-assessment and feels he might be better served with a fresh challenge. There’s still good relationships between him and Orica, and I guess you can never say never but at the moment both parties are mature, transparent, honest and both are ready to go their separate ways."