Tour of Norway Makes Norwegian Cycling History

May 29 – June 1, we welcome the entire cycling world to a grand celebration as the Tour of Norway 2025 kicks off.

For the first time, we will host a women’s race alongside the men’s race – something that has never been done before in Norwegian cycling history. The women's race will take place from May 31 to June 1, on the same courses as the men, marking a significant step forward for Norwegian cycling and gender equality in sports.

"This is a milestone for the Tour of Norway and a fantastic opportunity to promote women’s sports. We are excited to see both women and men competing at the Tour of Norway 2025," says Race Director Roy Hegreberg.

TV2’s (Norwegian broadcaster) Mads Kaggestad is also looking forward to seeing and commenting on some of the world’s best female cyclists competing on Norwegian soil in Tour of Norway.

"There is rapid progress in women’s sports in general, which is very positive. I think it’s a natural and right step for Tour of Norway to now organize a women's race. It feels more like one event and one brand, in the same way that, for example, the Tour de France has achieved," he says.

The women's race will feature two challenging stages in varied terrain, offering a great atmosphere. Expect intense racing, scenic routes, and some of the world’s best cyclists gathered in Norway – including a few with Norwegian passports.

"I was thrilled when I first heard the news and immediately knew I wanted it on my race calendar. I’ll be at the start line, truly on home soil, with ambitions to win!" says Stavanger native Susanne Andersen (Uno-X Mobility).

Mads Kaggestad highlights Susanne Andersen as one of the riders he hopes to see at the starting line in May.

"Norwegian cycling has some standout athletes, like Susanne Andersen, who also has local ties to Rogaland. It would be exciting to see her in this race. I believe this will be a great inspiration for Susanne to perform at her best in the Tour of Norway. Ingvild Gåskjenn is another to look out for, considering the level she showed last season and the terrain that awaits," he concludes.

We are currently finalizing the race routes and securing all the teams for both the men’s and women’s races. We look forward to sharing more information in the coming months. Stay updated on our website and social media for the latest news.

Save the dates now and be part of making history during the Tour of Norway 2025.