08.10.2025
The Women’s Tour of Norway will increase from two to three stages in 2026, taking place from May 30 to June 1. At the same time, the race will be upgraded to 2.PRO status. This means more race days, a higher sporting level, and a new milestone for Norwegian cycling.
After a highly successful 2025 edition, where both the men’s and women’s races were held side by side as the only professional stage races in Scandinavia, the Tour of Norway is now taking the next step. The UCI has confirmed the dates for 2026, and following our application to the international cycling federation, the women’s race will now feature an additional stage and a higher status within the international cycling hierarchy.
“This is an important step for Norwegian and Nordic cycling. We want to continue building on equality and quality and create an even bigger cycling celebration for spectators, riders, and teams,” says Roy Hegreberg, race director of the Tour of Norway.
The men’s race will continue as a 2.PRO event with four stages, as in 2025, running from May 28 to May 31. In total, the 2026 Tour of Norway will span five days.
“We have ambitions to further expand the race for both men and women in the future. The 2026-edition is a testament to that ambition,” says Hegreberg.
Another person looking forward to next year’s edition is Alexander Kristoff, who will take on a new role off the bike from 2026 in his recently announced ambassador position.
“It is a race that has meant a lot for my career. For me, the highlights are certainly all the stage wins I’ve taken in Stavanger city center, as well as the overall victory in 2019. It’s a role I’m looking forward to, and I’m both proud and happy to continue being part of the Tour of Norway!” says Kristoff.
The 2026 Tour of Norway will be held over five days, with start and finish cities to be announced later.