Stage 3 - September 1: Jaén - Córdoba, 168.6km

The 168.6 kilometres between Jaén and Córdoba are very flat again. Like in stage two, there is only one categorised climb, but it is a category two and also closer to the finish. The Alto de San Jerónimo is less than 20 kilometres from the line. This will give chances to a breakaway. If they succeed depends on the mood of the sprinters, but being early and everyone feeling fresh the fast men may just get it together again.

But don't be surprised if a puncheur takes it. In 2006 it was Paolo Bettini who prevailed.

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