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    Arctic Race of Norway 8th-11th of August

    When people in Longyearbyen venture out of the town they arm themselves in case a polar bear attacks. Gives a new edge to the race to remember a gun if your going for a break away. :)
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    Arctic Race of Norway 8th-11th of August

    Thor found his form just in time, but has had one and a half year of bad results and struggling with sickness. The race suited him, but it wasn't an easy win. BMC had to work hard for it and the last stage had many attacks. A popular winner of course, but I think people in the North of Norway...
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    Arctic Race of Norway 8th-11th of August

    None of the hills you mention are paved. Norddalen is part of the Lavka Race. The biggest MTB race in the North of Norway and it is a spectacular climb, but impossible to climb on a road-bike. Roads in the North usually go along the coast and Norwegians really know how to drill holes and...