British reigning Tour de France champion Chris Froome said he will not take part in next month’s Milan-San Remo classic after plans to change the route fell through.

‘‘I thought I might try my luck because the organisers had decided to make the race more difficult by adding a climb in the final,’’ Froome told reporters on Monday on the eve of the Tour of Oman, where he is also the defending champion.

Picking his battles: Tour de France champion Chris Froome. Credit:Getty Images

‘‘But ultimately, the traditional, less difficult course will be used. It no longer makes sense to start in Milan.’’

Organisers had planned to increase the difficulty of the course by adding a new climb, the Pompieana, between the Cipressa and Poggio ascents but heavy rain and landslides prompted local authorities to rule the passage unsafe.