Tour of Norway Women 2025: Stage 1

Welcome to our preview of the Tour of Norway Women 2025, starting on May 31st! This Women Elite 2.1 (WE 2.1) stage race promises challenging terrain and competitive racing through the scenic landscapes of Norway.

Race Date: Saturday, May 31st, 2025

Essential Race Details

Here's a look at the key information for Stage 1:

• Distance: 101 km

• Start Time: 10:00

• Start - Finish: Jørpeland - Stavanger

• Race Level: UCI 2.1

• Pro-cycling stats: Official race statistics

• Official Site: here

• GPX Download: here

Course Analysis

Total Distance: 101 km
Course Structure:

• 6.6km opening section to the main circuit

• 70km main loop (7-77km) with multiple climbs

• 26km finishing circuit (77-103km) with two accents of main climb (QOM Finish)

The stage features a challenging format with the prominent Solbakk Heia climb tackled three times, alongside additional climbs that will create selection throughout the race.

Section 1: Opening Section (0-6.6km)

The race begins in Jørpeland with a relatively straightforward opening section leading to the main circuit.

• Wide roads gradual lead-in to the first major challenge

Section 2: Main 70km Loop (7-77km)

This main loop has excellent road conditions with a variety of very wide roads and slightly narrower roads, but all in good condition. The loop starts with the first ascent up Solbakk Heia (8min climb), then a section of flat roads before a smaller loop with 2x3min climbs and a 1min kicker. Then head back for a small loop.

Solbakk Heia Ascent (7km) (Attempt 1 of 3):

The main climb of the race. Completed 3 times in total.

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16-32km: Extended flat section

After the descent wide roads, between 22 and 27km does turn of the main road to slightly narrower roads

34km: Unnamed Climb

• Distance: 2.28km

• Average gradient: 5%

Take a right of the main road on to narrower roads around 15km loop

42.8km: Short Explosive Climb

Take a right of the road into a short, explosive climb

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50.8km: Climb

Finish the 15km loop up climb. Then back on to the flat main road section back to the first Climb.

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Section 3: Finishing Circuit (77-103km)

The decisive 26km circuit with 2 ascents of the Solbakk Heia (first QOM)

• Second Solbakk Heia Ascent (77.6km)

• Final Solbakk Heia Ascent (100.3km):

Weather Outlook

Stem Notes