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
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
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.
The race begins in Jørpeland with a relatively straightforward opening section leading to the main circuit.
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.
The main climb of the race. Completed 3 times in total.
Segment preview
After the descent wide roads, between 22 and 27km does turn of the main road to slightly narrower roads
Distance: 2.28km
Average gradient: 5%
Take a right of the main road on to narrower roads around 15km loop
Take a right of the road into a short, explosive climb
Segment preview
Finish the 15km loop up climb. Then back on to the flat main road section back to the first Climb.
Segment preview
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):
Forecast preserved from the original 2025 race preview; not a current forecast.
| Miles | Km | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0 | Start in Jørpeland |
| 1.0 | 1.6 | De-neutralised |
| 4.7 | 7.5 | Start QOM 1: Solbakk Heia climb |
| 19.9 | 32 | Start unnamed climb (2.28km at 5%) |
| 26.6 | 42.8 | Right on to Bjørkhaugbakken - short explosive climb |
| 31.6 | 50.8 | Start QOM: Tveitebrekkå opp fra Årdal |
| 36.2 | 58.3 | Feed zone |
| 45.2 | 72.8 | Sprint point: Tau |
| 46.0 | 74 | Waste zone |
| 48.2 | 77.6 | Start QOM (First Hill): Solbakk Heia climb (2nd ascent) |
| 49.3 | 79.4 | Top of Solbakk Heia (2nd time) |
| 59.1 | 95.1 | Final feed zone |
| 61.0 | 98.2 | Final waste zone |
| 62.3 | 100.3 | Start FINAL QOM (First Hill): Solbakk Heia climb |
| 62.8 | 101 | FINISH: Heia, Stavanger |
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