Preview stage 1. From the 31st of January to the 4th of February Spain hosts another high-level race. Throughout these five days, the peloton will tackle the
Volta a Comunitat Valenciana.
The opening stage of the race is a hilly one and features a finale in Castellón de la Plana. Three categorized climbs on the day and the most important one summits with 17.4 kilometers to go. It is 7.7 kilometers at 5.1% and will shed sprinters from the field. Furthermore it provides opportunities for attacks - as does the following descent.