After two stages where climbers/puncheurs had their chance, the strong sprinters will now have their opportunity. The stage from Sola to Egersund features one categorized climb, coming towards the end of the stage after 114 kilometers. Before the circuit in the Egersund area, the riders will ride along the edge of the North Sea, where crosswinds could make a difference.
Egersund has been a starting city twice in the history of the race – the 4th stage in 2013 (Tour des Fjords) and the 1st stage in 2021. The last time the Tour of Norway had a finish in Egersund was in 2019 when Cees Bol won the 1st stage. Will Alexander Kristoff take another stage victory in the Tour of Norway, or will local hope and reigning Norwegian champion Fredrik Dversnes (Uno-X Mobility) outsmart the sprinters for the win in Egersund?
A big thank you to Dalane Energi, Norrøn Gruppen, and Berentsens Brygghus for making this stage possible!