The 22nd edition of the Challenge Ciclista Mallorca, one of the traditional curtain raisers of the professional cycling calendar, begins amid much anticipation on the 3rd February. The four day event, which features a series of day races throughout the island, is a chance to see how the top teams are shaping up for the long season ahead. The race has had its fair share of drama in the past, most notably of all in during last years edition.