The first stage over 60 kilometers and around 1,800 meters of altitude ends in a sprint between three teams of two. The duo Kaufmann/Käss relegated Adrian Brzozka and Bartlomiej Wawak (POL) and the German-Czech duo with Robert Mennen and Kristian Hynek to the places of honor. The newly formed Stöckli Pro Team with Mathias Flückiger and Matthias Stirnemann finished in a respectable eighth place. Lukas Buchli and Hansueli Stauffer, on the other hand, are not yet in full possession of their strength and finish the first stage with start and finish in Jaén in 18th place.

Milena Landtwing and Philipp Gerber have made a good start to the season. The Swiss duo won the first stage with a full 20-minute lead ahead of Kristin Aamodt (NOR) and Daniel Jung (ITA). Spaniards Anna Villar Argente and Merce Pacios Pujad are the fastest women's duo.

The second stage starts and finishes again in Jaén. The 359 teams of two have to overcome 59 kilometers and almost 1,900 meters of altitude on this short but crisp section.