All News of Arctic Race of Norway 2026

Guillermo Thomas Silva: "I attacked at the crucial moment"

Winner of Stage 3 of the Arctic Race of Norway, Guillermo Thomas Silva (XDS Astana) is the first Uruguayan rider to win a stage of the race and to lead the general classification. He triumphed atop Storheia and will attempt to retain his Midnight Sun jersey in Narvik tomorrow.

“I’m very happy. It was a very difficult finish for me, but I found my rhythm on...

Silva Supreme on Storheia

The demanding Storheia climb (3.5 km at 11.8%) promised to be the scene of a major showdown between the favourites for the 2026 Arctic Race of Norway. The first slopes of the “Norwegian Mont Ventoux” allowed the best climbers to break clear and battle it out for victory. Lennert van Eetvelt (Lotto Intermarché) took control in the final part of the climb, but...

Giovanni Lonardi: "We'll try to win another stage"

Giovanni Lonardi (Polti VisitMalta) finished third on Stage 2 of the 2026 Arctic Race of Norway and remains the overall leader ahead of the more mountainous stages.

“I’m happy. I was also looking for the win today, but it’s not so easy. We’re happy with the jersey, and tomorrow will be a another day.”

“We have two riders who...

Erlend Blikra: "Racing on home soil gave me extra motivation"

Erlend Blikra (Uno-X Mobility) won Stage 2 of the 2026 Arctic Race of Norway, which was also the 50th stage in the race’s history. He becomes the ninth Norwegian to win on home soil, securing Norway’s 18th victory.

“It’s my first time winning a Pro Race in Norway, so it feels amazing. It was a great day. The sprint was really long, and I was waiting...

Blikra finds the Nor-way to victory

Winning at home is a dream for every rider. Today, that dream became reality for Erlend Blikra (Uno-X Mobility), seven years after his first appearance at the Arctic Race of Norway, where he is making his return this week. The 29-year-old Norwegian sprinter powered to victory in Andenes, holding off the efforts of Britain’s Ethan Vernon (NSN, 2nd) and Italy’s Giovanni...

Giovanni Lonardi: "I’ve been searching this win a lot this year"

Giovanni Lonardi (Polti VisitMalta) is the first leader of the 2026 Arctic Race of Norway after winning in Myre, securing his team’s first victory and taking the race lead on his debut in the Norwegian event.

“I’ve been searching this win a lot this year, and it came today, so I’m super happy. The team did an amazing job today. I have no words....

Lonardi making Myre-mories in Norway

A sprint was expected in Myre, new stage town hosting the first finish of the 2026 Arctic Race of Norway. That did not stop five brave riders from attacking from the very start, forming the first breakaway of the 13th edition. Although the final survivors were caught with 3 kilometres to go, the efforts were not in vain for Morthen Wang Baksaas (Lucky Sport), the 10th Norwegian...

Info with one day to go

The peloton of the 2026 Arctic Race of Norway has arrived in Northern Norway, where the 13 th edition of the world’s northernmost race will start tomorrow. Race director Yannick Talabardon describes “a very balanced field that will make the race very interesting”. “Winning is the goal,” says Ethan Vernon ahead of the opening stage. “We have...

Fresh faces, new ambitions

A 13TH DIFFERENT WINNER TO BE CROWNED

Three countries have joined the Arctic Race of Norway record books in the past three editions: the United Kingdom through Stephen Williams (2023), Denmark with Magnus Cort (2024), and New Zealand thanks to Corbin Strong (2025). Who will be next in 2026? "Uruguay," Guillermo Thomas Silva would answer. The XDS Astana leader has gone...

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