Arctic Race of Norway

The Arctic Race of Norway is a bike race for men over four stages, which leads north of the Arctic Circle through the northern part of Norway.

The race was part of the UCI Europe Tour 2013 from 8 to August 11, 2013 first place and was ranked in the UCI category 2.1. It went through a total distance of 705.5 kilometers. Was organized the race by the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO ) and the Norwegian company Arctic Race of Norway; Statoil was the main sponsor. OSA is characterized among other things, for the Tour de France responsible. With the introduction of this cycling event, the ASO was the bill also fact that some successful international cycling stars like Thor Hushovd and Edvald Boasson Hagen of Norway come. Hushovd was appointed in June 2013 to the Race Ambassador.

Arctic Race of Norway 2013

The race started in 2013 with a stage around Bodø, led across the archipelago of Lofoten and Vesterålen; The goal was in Harstad:

In Norwegian television the race with 28 % to 44 % market share achieved a comparable with the Tour de France viewing figures.

Arctic Race of Norway 2014

The Arctic Race 2014 will be held from 14 to 17 August.