Andalusien-Rundfahrt
The Vuelta a Andalucía was particularly notable for its difficult, mountainous terrain. The 2015 edition, however, also featured an Individual time trial on the first day. The mountains were particularly difficult, with a summit finish at the "Alto de Hazallanas" on the third stage and another at "Alto de Allanadas" the following day. These three stages were seen as being the key to the general classification battle in the race.