Home hero Alexander Kristoff of Norway and Katusha has been confirmed as the star name for the Tour of Norway. 13 other teams from the top two divisions of cycling and 7 more from the Continental level join his squad for the race which begins in May. 

Kristoff won two stages last year and the Points Jersey, while CC Sprandi Polkowice rider Maciej Paterski took the overall.

Tour of Norway teams;

WorldTour teams

Team Katusha
Team Sky
Lotto Soudal
Tinkoff Saxo
Orica GreenEdge
Trek Factory Racing

Pro-Continental teams

MTN Qhubeka p.b. Samsung
Topsport Vlaanderen-Baloise
Wanty - Groupe Gobert
Caja Rural - Seguros RGA
Novo Nordisk
CCC Polsat Polkowice
Roompot Orange Cycling Team
Team Cult Energy

Continental teams

Team Tre-Berg
Riwal platform Cycling Team
Team Joker
Team Ringeriks - Kraft
Team Coop - Øster hus
Sparebanken Sør
Team Fixit.no