2016 Arctic Race of Norway race overview
The route of the fourth edition of the Arctic Race of Norway was unveiled in January. The race begins further south than in recent years with the race straddling either side of the Arctic Circle and is set to take place in August. The organisers hope that the route will provide opportunities for both sprinters and puncheurs.
"This 4th edition of the Arctic Race of Norway promises to be balanced and exciting. All types of riders will have good opportunities, with at least two sprint finishes and stage 3 as Queen Stage," race ambassador and winner of the first edition Thor Hushovd said of the route. "I can hardly tell which rider is going to be the race leader at the end of every stage and I am curious to see to what extent can the likes of Alexander Kristoff be fighting for the overall victory"
Read a full report on the 2016 race route right here and click here for the 2016 start list
2016 Arctic Race of Norway race route
Thursday 11 August, stage 1: Fauske – Rognan, 176 km
Friday, August 12, stage 2: Mo I Rana – Sandnessjøen, 198 km
Saturday, August 13, stage 3: Nesna – Korgfjellet, 160 km
Sunday August 14, stage 4: Arctic Circle (Rana Kommune) – Bodø, 193 km
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2015 Arctic Race of Norway final general classification
| # | Rider Name (Country) Team | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rein Taaramae (Est) Astana Pro Team | 16:42:02 |
| 2 | Silvan Dillier (Swi) BMC Racing Team | 0:00:08 |
| 3 | Ilnur Zakarin (Rus) Team Katusha | 0:00:31 |
| 4 | Edvald Boasson Hagen (Nor) MTN - Qhubeka | 0:01:02 |
| 5 | Mathias Frank (Swi) IAM Cycling | 0:01:04 |
| 6 | Odd Christian Eiking (Nor) Team Joker | 0:01:17 |
| 7 | Rasmus Guldhammer (Den) Cult Energy Pro Cycling | 0:01:19 |
| 8 | Anthony Turgis (Fra) Cofidis, Solutions Credits | 0:01:31 |
| 9 | Ben Hermans (Bel) BMC Racing Team | 0:01:33 |
| 10 | Marcel Wyss (Swi) IAM Cycling | Row 9 - Cell 2 |
