On Thursday, CULT Energy Pro Cycling participate in the Arctic Race of Norway.

Stage one is a 213 kilometer quite flat course in and around the town of Harstad. On the local circuit in the finale, the peloton will be challenged by narrow roads and a short climb. Stage two from Harstad to Setermoen will most likely be controlled by the team winning stage one as we can expect another bunch sprint decision in the Setermoen military camp.

Finally, the climbers will have their chance to shine in stage three starting in Senja and having a steep uphill finish with gradients between 6 and 10% all the way to the finish line in Målselv. The fourth and final stage will start and finish in Narvik and includes a very hard final circuit that might be crucial for the overall outcome of the race.

CULT Energy Pro Cycling will be on the start line with this powerful line-up: Russell Downing, Rasmus Guldhammer, Linus Gerdemann, Alex Kirsch, Chrstian Mager and Fabian Wegmann.

DS Michael Skelde says:

“This is a race divided in two. The first two stages favor the sprinters while the final two days  favor the punchy climbers. I saw Rasmus Guldhammer in very good shape during Tour of Denmark and I hope he brings it along to Norway as well. The route also suits Fabian (Wegmann) and I think he’s just as motivated as Rasmus to do a good result."