- The new route will be 16.5 km long.
The race organisers have modified part of the route of the first stage, the individual time trial, for logistical reasons. The new route involves cutting the distance by 2.2 km for a total of 16.5 km.
The change takes place at km 13, where instead of continuing straight on towards Arkaute and returning to the Buesa Arena around the Salburua Park, the race turns right towards Zurbano and then returns to the finish line in the Buesa Arena car park, in front of the old dome.
The change is not expected to affect the sporting aspect of the race as it maintains the gradient and the new distance is very similar to the original.
