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Cedrik Bakke Christophersen: "To win on home soil is just unbelievable"

Cedrik Bakke Christophersen took his first professional victory by winning the fourth stage of the Arctic Race of Norway in Narvik, thanks to an audacious attack against the general classification favourites.

“I’ve been hoping for this for a long time, to take my first professional victory, and to do it on home soil is just unbelievable.”

“It...

Christophersen goes bold, Silva in gold

Cedrik Bakke Christophersen (Unibet Rose Rockets) had never won as a professional, but there is a first time for everything. And what a first for this local rider turned national hero! With flair, the Norwegian broke away from the peloton in the final kilometre of the last climb of the Arctic Race of Norway, in Narvik. The 24-year-old’s audacious burst made the difference...

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....