Ten of the pairings heading to The Netherlands who also competed in the first stage of the competition in London will be aiming to extend their points total ahead of the final Series rounds in Berlin in Germany and the Danish capital of Copenhagen.

The series intends to give six day racing a "21st Century makeover", with a television-friendly format set to feature international teams of riders across multiple events during the six days.

The top 12 male and female riders throughout the series will qualify for a one night final event, which will take place in Palma, Mallorca.

The Amsterdam Velodrome will then host action from December 6 to 11, before the series heads to Berlin Velodrome between January 19 and 24.

Copenhagen’s Ballerup Super Arena will hold the fourth competition from January 26 to 31, prior to the season climax in Mallorca on March 17.

The Dutch pair of Niki Terpstra and Raymond Kreder are one of four home duos taking to the track in Amsterdam this week.

Terpstra won Six Day Amsterdam in 2014 alongside compatriot Yoeri Havik who will also be in action this week with Wim Stroetinga.

The event will almost be a home fixture for Havik.

The 25-year-old hails from Zaandam, just 15 kilometres outside the Dutch capital, and trains at the Velodrome Amsterdam several times a week.

Havik will also be making an emotional return to the sport following his grandfather’s recent heart attack.

Meanwhile, Andy Tennant and Chris Latham are the sole Great Britain representatives.

Latham finished second at Six Day London in 2015, riding with fellow young Brit Ollie Wood, while Tennant made his Six Day debut just six weeks ago, in the English capital.

The pair finished tenth in London, nine laps down on the winners, and suffered due to Latham’s illness on day three, but racked up wins in the team elimination, longest lap and derny races to boost their confidence for the rest of the competition.

Created by the Madison Sports Group, the series will be covered live on Eurosport and highlights will also be broadcast on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.

A women’s omnium series will run across the duration of the series, in addition to sprint competitions.