As he did in the previous seasons, Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) started his new season with a victory.
Clásica Jaén Paraíso Interior is a relatively new one-day race in Andalucía, Spain. The first edition was held in 2022, won by Alexey Lutsenko (Astana Qasaqstan Team). Its gravel sections makes the race similar to Strade Bianche.
Pogacar, who started his season 2023 with this event, crossed the finish line first after he delivered a 36 km long solo ride.
Second became Ben Turner (Ineon Grenadiers), Tim Wellens (UAE Team Emirates) finished the race 3rd.