Tag: cycling
Norwegians absent from own Arctic Race’s podium
The Arctic Race of Norway ended Sunday without even Norwegian star cyclist Alexander Kristoff on the overall winners' podium. Rein Taaramäe of Estonia won...
Arctic Race of Norway starts rolling, royally
UPDATED: The scenic Norwegian international cycling event that's become an annual tradition, Arctic Race of Norway, began in Harstad in northern Norway on Thursday, under...
Speed limit sought for ‘Birken’ racers
The upcoming summertime cycling version of the classic Norwegian Birkebeiner race, also known simply as "Birken," is raising some unusual complaints this year from those living...
Kristoff third in Tour de France’s final sprint
Norway's star cyclist Alexander Kristoff finished third in the sprint on the final day of the Tour de France down Paris' Champs-Elysees on Sunday, ending...
Teammate’s victory takes pressure off Kristoff
Commentators agree that Norwegian cyclist Alexander Kristoff has been under-performing during this year's Tour de France. After yet another disappointing day on the saddle,...
Another disappointing day for Norway in Tour de France
Norway's only two cyclists in this year's Tour de France had another disappointing day on the road on Tuesday, with Alexander Kristoff finishing 157th...
Norwegians closed in during Tour de France
Both of the Norwegians cycling in this year's Tour de France came close to lap victories on the fifth day of the Tour de...
Poor start for Norwegians in ‘Le Tour’
UPDATED: Neither of the two Norwegians competing in this year's Tour de France got off to a good start over the weekend. Both Alexander...
Kristoff saddled up for ‘Le Tour’
Alexander Kristoff is one of only two Norwegians cycling in this year's Tour de France, which starts rolling on Saturday. He has one of...
Good ratings for Tour of Norway
Nearly 400,000 Norwegians watched last weekend's Tour of Norway cycling race on TV, even though a Dane ended up knocking off the two top-rated...
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