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In recent years, the Postnord Danmark Rundt - Tour of Denmark started two days after the conclusion of the Arctic Race of Norway, and several cyclists participated in both races. However, this time, perhaps due to the rescheduling of the UCI World Championships, the two races share dates. The Danish event begins on Tuesday and runs until Saturday, while the Norwegian race starts on Thursday and concludes on Sunday.

Postnord Danmark Rundt - Tour of Denmark: Route and favorites

The Danish race consists of 5 stages. The first 4 stages are mostly flat and end in local circuits. While we might see sprints in stages 1, 2, and 4, the final circuit of the third stage includes three short climbs that could create a selection in the group. The fifth and final stage will likely determine the general classification, as it is a 16 kilometers individual time trial.

Local riders such as Mattias Skjelmose (1000), Mads Pedersen (1200), Magnus Kort Nielsen (800), Soren Kragh Andersen (400), and Mikkel Frolich Honoré (400) are some of the top favorites. Other strong contenders for the overall classification include Soren Waerenskjold (200), Jannik Steimle (200), Toms Skujins (400), or Patrick Bevin (400). Additionally, Fabio Jakobsen (1000) and Marijn Van Den Berg (200) are among the fastest for sprints, along with Pedersen and Waerenskjold**.**

Arctic Race of Norway: Route and favorites

The 2023 Arctic Race of Norway consists of 4 stages without major mountain challenges, but all four include uphill finishes that suit punchy riders.

The starting list for the race is still in an early stage, making it difficult to pinpoint favorites. Currently, names like Clément Champoussin (400), Hugo Houle (200), Mathis Vacek (200), Cristian Scaroni (200), Milan Fretin (200), and Roger Adrià (200) stand out, but we should keep an eye on the starting list.

Photo: © Aurelien Vialatte / Arctic Race of Norway