World’s most northerly pro cycling event concludes in Tromsø

The 2025 Arctic Race of Norway, the world’s most northerly professional cycling stage race, came to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday with a home-soil victory for Norwegian rider Fredrik Dversnes in Tromsø, according to race organisers and Cyclingnews reports.

The four-day race, now in its 12th edition, takes place entirely above the Arctic Circle, showcasing the fjords, fishing villages, and rugged terrain of Northern Norway to a global television audience. It attracts some of the world’s top professional teams, who must contend with steep climbs, unpredictable winds and long summer daylight.

Stage 4 — a 163 km loop in and around Tromsø — saw Dversnes, riding for Norwegian team Uno-X Mobility, repeatedly dropped on the sharp ascents before clawing his way back into contention. Known more as a breakaway specialist than a sprinter, the 27-year-old surprised the peloton with a long-range sprint in the final kilometre to claim the stage win, sending the local crowd into celebration.

While Dversnes took the day’s honours, the overall race title went to Corbin Strong of New Zealand (Israel-Premier Tech), who successfully defended his lead from Britain’s Tom Pidcock. Strong’s consistent performances over all four stages earned him the distinctive Arctic Race of Norway trophy—and bragging rights as the king of the high north.

The Arctic Race, co-organised by the Amaury Sport Organisation (which also runs the Tour de France), has become both a sporting and tourism showcase for the region, offering dramatic scenery and unpredictable racing in equal measure.