THE RACE ABOVE the ARCTIC CIRCLE 15-18 AUGUST 2019 | 7Th Edition

THE RACE ABOVE THE ARCTIC CIRCLE 15-18 AUGUST 2019 | 7th edition

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MAIN PARTNER Distinctive Jerseys ��

Midnight sun jersey Salmon jersey, sponsored (yellow and orange), by Laks er viktig for Norge sponsored by Equinor Best climber classification General time classification

White jersey, sponsored Most active rider, by Equinor sponsored by Veidekke Best young rider Classification Stage victory, sponsored by Visit Norway Green jersey, sponsored by General team classification, SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge sponsored by Hyundai General point classification Respect, protect and enjoy… RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE Consider the local community and others enjoying the race; don’t block gates, driveways or roads; leave gates and property as you find them.

PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT Leave no trace of your visit and take your litter home.

ENJOY THE RACE Plan ahead and be prepared, follow advice and local signs. The Arctic Race of Norway 2019 route passes through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Norway. Help us to keep it this way and ensure the race safety by following these simple guidelines. 20 Teams ��

Astana Pro Team Cofidis, Solutions Corendon - Circus Delko Marseille Euskadi Basque Crédits Provence Country - Murias

Israël Cycling Joker Rally UHC Riwal Readynez Sport Vlaanderen Academy Fuel of Norway Cycling Cycling Team Baloise

Team Arkéa Team Coop Team Dimension Team Jumbo Team Katusha Samsic Data Visma Alpecin

Total Direct Uno - X Norwegian Vital Concept Wallonie Wanty - Gobert Energie Development Team B&B Hotels Bruxelles CyclingTeam JOIN THE #ARCTICRACE ON SOCIAL NETWORKS

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AFTER EACH STAGE, CHOOSE THE VIKING JERSEY HOLDER ON THE ARCTIC RACE OF NORWAY FACEBOOK PAGE The Viking Jersey is awarded to the best Team Mate of the day who best embodies the character of the Viking heroes: devotion, courage and team work. The Team Mate of the day is the rider in the peloton who struggles for his team’s success, who prepares his leader’s victory and who never gives up whatever happens throughout the race.

arctic-race.com @ArcticRaceofN #ArcticRace TOTAL: 687KM

North Cape Nordkapp Norwegian Sea Nordsjøen Russ. Arc tic Circle Pola rsirkelen Sweden Sverige NORWAY Finland NORGE Oslo

Start town / Startby Finish town / Målby

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Arctic Race of Norway AS Strandgata 9 - P.O Box 502 N-9485 Harstad - Norway

Caravan

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the festive ARN atmosphere and to receive the goodies offered by our partners! The vehicles will go through all the stages before the riders and will stop on several locations (see map with timing for each stage). Please do not leave any garbage on the road afterwards!

Sortland > Storheia Summit, Saturday 17th August

Length: Timed 93km or not-timed 47km

Sportive ride on parts of the same route, with the same start and finish, as the professional race.

Narvik, Saturday 17th August

Length: 9km

Festive ride to celebrate the ARN!

Race Village In Narvik on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th (11am – 6pm). Take part in our partners’ animations and enjoy the unique ARN festive atmosphere! ARCTIC HEROES OF TOMORROW RACE Narvik 18 August 2019 ST Thursday 15th August - 181 km 1STAGE Å > Leknes

STAGE OVERVIEW The 2019 edition of the Arctic Race of Norway will start with a 181km hilly stage from Å, the last village of the Lofoten, to Leknes, the admi- nistrative centre of the archipelago. There will be three opportunities for the riders to gain mountain points, with three category 2 climbs. The peloton will also cross the finish line three times: twice for an intermediary sprint, and the third time for the final sprint.

TIMETABLE STAGE 1 Caravan 44 kph Å Neutralised start 12:00 13:30 Å Race start 13:40 SAKRISØY 12:15 13:49 RAMBERG 13:00 14:17 LEKNES (1st crossing of the finish line) 13:50 15:00 HAGSKARET summit 15:08 WASTE ZONE 15:27 STAMSUND 14:20 15:27 TORVDALEN summit 16:35 BORG 15:55 16:43 LEKNES (2nd crossing of the finish line) 16:40 17:12 Crossroads Fygleveien- R815 17:15 HAGSKARET summit 17:21 EINANGEN 17:33 LEKNES 17:30 17:47

THE KEY

Start Sprint Feeding zone Waste zone Level 2 pass or climb Finish line 2 Thursday 15th August - 181 km Å > Leknes ND Friday 16th August - 164 km 2STAGE Henningsvær > Svolvær

STAGE OVERVIEW For the second stage, the riders will take to the start line in Henningsvær for a 164km flat stage made for sprinters. The route will still go through beautiful Lofoten, looping around the Austvågøya island, and displaying breathtaking scenery. Svolvær and its famous harbour will host the 2nd stage finish, before the race leaves the archipelago.

TIMETABLE STAGE 2 Caravan 45 kph HENNINGSVÆR Neutralised start 12:25 13:55 HENNINGSVÆR Race start 14:10 Lofoten Links 13:10 14:48 KABELVÅG 14:05 15:31 SVOLVÆR 14:30 15:37 WASTE ZONE 16:07 LAUPSTAD 15:15 16:08 Hattnestunnelen (200m) 16:12 STRAUMNES 16:15 17:03 LAUKVIK 17:04 SANDSLETTA 16:40 17:13 17:22 SVOLVÆR AIRPORT 17:42 SVOLVÆR 17:10 17:49

THE KEY

Start Sprint Feeding zone Waste zone Finish line Friday 16th August - 164 km Henningsvær > Svolvær RD Saturday 17th August - 176.5 km 3STAGE Sortland > Storheia

STAGE OVERVIEW The queen’s stage of the 7th edition of the Arctic Race of Norway will explore the Vesterålen islands from Sortland, the “blue city”, to the top of Storheia mountain. This 176.5km stage is likely to offer the toughest finish in the history of the race, with a brand new 3.5km climb averaging 11.8%. This demanding climb will certainly be a major milestone in the race, in both the fights for the Salmon jersey and the Midnight Sun leader’s jersey.

TIMETABLE STAGE 3 Caravan 43 kph SORTLAND Neutralised start 12:05 13:35 SORTLAND Race start 13:40 STORVATNET summit 13:46 Crossroads R820 - R821 12:30 14:03 STOREIDET summit 14:09 ALSVÅG 13:05 14:34 MYRE 13:30 14:51 SORTLAND 14:25 16:01 WASTE ZONE 16:01 FEEDING ZONE 16:02 STORVATNET summit 16:14 STOKMARKNES 15:40 17:06 BREIVIK 17:11 MELBU 16:25 17:29 STORHEIA 17:00 17:46

THE KEY

Start Sprint Feeding zone Waste zone Highest level pass or climb Level 2 pass or climb Finish line 4 Saturday 17th August - 176.5 km Sortland > Storheia TH Sunday 18th August - 165.5 km 4STAGE Lødingen > Narvik

STAGE OVERVIEW This year’s Arctic Race of Norway will come to an end with a 165.5km hilly stage, from Lødingen to Narvik. The very challenging final 10.5km circuit, which had already hosted the 2015 race finish and a stage finish in 2017, has the potential to turn the general classification upside down, leaving the outcome of the race undecided until the last rider crosses the finish line. Arctic Race fans will certainly enjoy the suspense of this 3-lap final show.

TIMETABLE STAGE 4 Caravan 44 kph LØDINGEN Neutralised start 12:25 13:55 LØDINGEN Race start 14:00 KONGSVIK 12:55 14:47 GULLBERGET summit 15:21 TJELSSUNBRUA 13:35 15:22 TOVIK 14:10 15:40 BALTESKARET summit 15:52 Tunnel (200m) 15:55 Crossing R825 - R829 14:40 15:58 SKODDEBERGVATNET summit 16:11 WASTE ZONE 16:12 FEEDING ZONE 16:12 BJERKVIK 15:35 16:37 CIRCUIT ENTRANCE 16:05 16:52 NARVIK (1st crossing of the finish line) 16:10 16:54 WASTE ZONE 16:56 SKISTUA SUMMIT 17:02 SKISTUA SUMMIT 17:20 NARVIK (3rd crossing of the finish line) 17:27 SKISTUA SUMMIT 17:38 NARVIK 17:46 THE KEY

Start Sprint Feeding zone Waste zone Level 1 pass or climb Level 2 pass or climb Finish line Sunday 18th August - 165.5 km Lødingen > Narvik