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Australian road cyclist Mitch Docker isn't fooling himself before what he predicts will be a mentally and physically exhausting season from August.

Mitch Docker anticipates cyclists to hit mental and physical walls if the revamped 2020 season proceeds as planned.

He said it feels like he hasn't stopped despite all racing being postponed since February.

EF Pro Cycling's Australian road captain is preparing for a revamped campaign set to feature 25 events - including all three Grand Tours and a world championship - between August and November.

The Girona-based Docker is using short but intense training methods with defined periods of complete rest in an effort to stay mentally fresh ahead of what he expects to be a taxing few months.

"I honestly feel like I haven't stopped since the start of the year," Docker told VeloNews.

"Everyone's just thinking 'yeah, we're going to hit the ground running because no one's raced and everyone's so fresh'.

"But everyone's still been riding every day, and we can't underestimate whatever stresses this situation has put on everyone.

"I think a lot of people are going to hit this unknown feeling or lack of motivation, and they'll be wondering 'what the hell... what's wrong?'

"Well, it's still a whole season as well."

Restrictions on crowds, travel and events will vary from country to country, meaning the proposed schedule could be flipped on its head.

And with many events overlapping, the logistical challenges will be amplified even if races go ahead as planned.

Docker, 33, expects his leadership role on a predominantly inexperienced team to be even more important.

"The younger guys really need to rely and lean on those guiding them a lot more than they think in previous times," Docker said.

"It's important for these younger riders to go back into racing in a good spot, mentally - relaxed but ready to take what comes."