The Tour of Norway, one of Scandinavia\u2019s top cycling events, will be cancelled for 2026 after the Norwegian government withdrew its financial support. The decision comes after the government secured a majority for its new budget. That left organizers without the funds needed to continue. Although the news was made official today, the possibility that it would be cancelled has been out there for a while.<\/p>\n
A decade of racing<\/p>\n
\u201cFor ten years, the event has relied on a mix of public funding, private sponsors, and volunteer support to bring an international cycling race to Norway,\u201d Roy Hegreberg, managing director of Tour of Norway<\/a>, said. \u201cIt has been an important platform for Norwegian riders and a key arena for promoting the sport.\u201d<\/p>\n Hugo Houle finishes runner-up in Arctic Race of Norway<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n In November, he warned what might happen. \u201cIf they don\u2019t reverse this, it likely means we will have to cancel. Other revenue sources at this scale have not been anywhere near what we\u2019ve seen in the last ten years,\u201d Hegreberg said to TV2<\/a>.<\/p>\n What next?<\/p>\n Fjords Cycling, the organization behind the race, is entirely owned by volunteer cycling clubs. It does not have the resources to run the event independently. The board confirmed that planning for the 2026 edition has been halted.<\/p>\n