Boasson Hagen headlines strongest-ever Tour of Norway field
Norwegian champion Edvald Boasson Hagen (MTN-Qhubeka) will headline the field at the four-day Arctic Race of Norway from August 13-16.
The third edition of the race, which the UCI bumped up to 2.HC status this year, will feature fast finishes for the likes of Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) and Theo Bos (MTN-Qhubeka) as well as climbing routes for riders like Matthias Frank (IAM Cycling) and Rein Taaramäe (Astana).
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"This'll be the strongest field ever seen in a professional cycling race in Norway,” said race director Knut-Eirik Dybdal.
The presence of 12 Tour de France teams, including seven World Tour outfits, is a new record for a Norwegian race.
"When I came to North Cape last year I discovered a huge craze for cycling in a part of the world with not so many inhabitants,” said ASO’s Christian Prudhomme.
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