Arctic Race of Norway

All four stages in 2023 will be north of the Arctic Circle from August 17-20 and conclude at the famed North Cape.

Words/images: Kåre Dehlie Thorstad | From Issue 34

Here's what's making headlines on Sunday, August 8.

Dutch sensation puts his mountain biking ambitions on hold to prepare for the road worlds in Yorkshire

Colin Joyce sprints to victory in Arctic Race of Norway stage 2, moving into second overall.

Gianni Moscon seals the overall win at the Arctic Race of Norway as John Degenkolb takes his first victory of the season in stage 4

White sand beaches, jagged peaks, lush archipelagos? This is Northern Norway, an unexpected cycling paradise.

The Estonia rider has enjoyed success this month and confirmed he is close to signing with two teams for next season.

The rise of Norway's newest cycling stars reflects their admiration for the lights of a previous generation

Rein Taaramäe finishes third on the final stage to take the overall title in the Arctic Race of Norway

Ben Hermans has arrived as a force to be reckoned with in hilly one-day races and weeklong stage races — another arrow in BMC's quiver.

Ben Hermans climbs his way to Arctic Tour of Norway stage win, overall lead with one day remaining in race.

The 26-year-old Dane spent a year riding for HTC-Highroad and is now trying to reach his peak once more.

Sam Bennett returns to his winning ways in stage 2 of the Arctic Race of Norway, beating WorldTour heavies in fast sprint finale.

The Tour de France didn't live up to Alexander Kristoff's high expectations, but a win in Norway has him confident with worlds on horizon.

Alexander Kristoff wins ahead of Edvald Boasson Hagen, making it a one-two finish for Norwegians at the Arctic Race of Norway.

The four-day Arctic Race of Norway kicks off Thursday, and the climbers in the field are targeting the second half of the event.

After illness sent him packing from the Tour de France, Sam Bennett hopes to close out his up-and-down season with success in Norway.

Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) headlines the start list at the Arctic Race of Norway this week. The race runs August 13-16.

The Arctic Tour of Norway takes the peloton to the far reaches of Scandinavia over the course of four stages

Norwegian national champion Thor Hushovd (BMC Racing) won stage 2 of the inaugural Arctic Race of Norway

Kenny Robert Van Hummel triumphs in stage 1 at the four-day race

1. Kenny Robert VAN HUMMEL, Vacansoleil-DCM, in 4:23:45 2. Barry MARKUS, Vacansoleil-DCM, at :00 3. Rudiger SELIG, Katusha, at :00

The race through northern Norway will take place Aug. 8-11 above the Arctic Circle