Women's cycling: Route, stages and live coverage of the Tour of Scandinavia

The Tour of Scandinavia emerged from the Ladies Tour of Norway, which was extended by two days for the 2022 season and also includes stages in Sweden and Denmark - at least so far.

• The Tour of Scandinavia route in detail
• These teams are at the start
• Live stream of the Tour of Scandinavia

• You can find the results of the Tour of Scandinavia 2023 here

The route: These are the 5 stages of the Tour of Scandinavia 2023

This year, the Tour of Scandinavia has been shortened from six to five stages. The reason for this is the increased costs and the lack of funding in Sweden, according to a press release from the organisers. The second stage of the race in Sweden from Tanum Strand to Strømstad has been cancelled.

Stage 1: From Mysen to Halden on 23 August

124.6 kilometres

The first stage of this year's Tour of Scandinavia leads to areas that are familiar to anyone who has followed the Ladies Tour of Norway from the beginning. Mysen (Indre Østfold municipality) last hosted a finish in 2022 and is this year's host of the "Grand Depart" of the race. Halden is the town where it all began nine years ago and where the last stage of the race took place until this year. This time the tables will be turned - an exciting finale is being prepared for stage 1, where the riders will also climb Fredriksten Fortress on the local circuit. The finish area is located at Kongens brygge in the city centre - as always.

Timetable for the first stage

• Start Mysen: 14:55
• Intermediate sprint, Askim: 15:15
• QOM Momarken: 15:55
• Rakkestad: 16:39
• Now it's time for the final round in Halden: 17:30
• Finish at Halden: 18:10

Stage 2: 24 August, from Vikersund to Norefjell

157.7 kilometres

Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig won this stage as a soloist, laying the foundations for her overall victory in last year's Tour of Scandinavia. However, this year's stage has changed slightly compared to last year. The start is still in Vikersund and the stage leads through the municipalities of Modum, Sigdal and Krødsherad. The last part of this year's mountain stage leads through Eggedal in the municipality of Sigdal. The summit of the decisive climb to Norefjell is therefore slightly further away from the finish than last year. The last five kilometres of the stage are easier. As last year, the finish is located at Norefjell Ski & Spa.

Timetable for the second stage

• Start Vikersund: 13:40
• Intermediate sprint, Vikersund: 14:25
• Simostranda: 14:51
• Krøderen: 15:40
• Intermediate sprint, Noresund: 15:55
• Eggedal: 17:25
• Finish at Norefjell: 18:10

Stage 3: From Kongsberg to Larvik on 25 August

135 kilometres

The third stage of the Tour of Scandinavia is a completely new stage this year with new host communities. The stage starts near the Kongsberg waterfall. The first part down into the Lågen valley is relatively easy before the route climbs via Vindfjell and Siljan up to Porsgrunn. The route passes the outskirts of Skien and the centre of Porsgrunn before heading to the coast of Vestfold via Helgeroa and Stavern. The finale in Larvik is relatively demanding with a climb in the last 1.4 kilometres. The finish of stage 4 will be relatively early due to the transfer to Denmark.

Timetable for the third stage

• Start Kongsberg: 10:45
• Hvittingfoss: 11:35
• QOM Vindfjell: 12:20
• Intermediate sprint, Porsgrunn: 13:00
• QOM Eidanger: 13:15
• Helgeroa: 13:45
• Stavern: 14:10
• Arrival Larvik: 14:25

Stage 4: Individual time trial on 26 August in Herning

16.5 kilometres

Timetable for the fourth stage

• Start of the first rider in Herning: 15:55
• Last rider to finish: 18:10

Stage 5: 27 August - from Middelfart to Kolding and on to Haderslev

144 kilometres

The final stage of this year's Tour of Scandinavia begins in idyllic Middelfart on Fyn. After a small loop through the municipality, the riders pass the old Lillebælt Bridge before travelling to Kolding. The route passes the 750-year-old Kolding House before heading south again towards Haderslev on the same roads as last year's Tour de France. In Haderslev there are three laps of a 7.5 kilometre circuit to complete. The finish area is located on an approx. 800 metre long climb.

Timetable for the fifth stage

• Start Middelfart: 10:35
• Passing the start area in Middelfart: 11:05
• QOM Birkemose golf club: 11:30
• Arrival in Kolding: 11:48
• Intermediate sprint in Kolding: 11:55
• QOM Hejlsminde: 12:25
• Intermediate sprint in Christiansfeld: 12:36
• Haderslev circuit: 13:40
• Finish in Haderslev: 14:30

These teams will be competing in the Tour of Scandinavia in 2023

1. Movistar Team Women
2. UNO-X Pro Cycling Team
3. FDJ-Suez
4. LIV Racing Teqfind
5. Canyon//Sram Racing
6. Team Jayco Alula
7. Team DSM-Firmenich
8. Team Jumbo-Visma
9. Lidl Trek
10. UAE Team ADQ
11. EF Education-Tibco-SVB
12. Team SD Worx
13. Team Coop-Hitec Products
14. Fenix-Deceuninck
15. Human Powered Health
16. Lifeplus Wahoo
17. Israel Premier Tech Roland
18. AG Insurance - Soudal Quick-step Team
19. National Team Denmark

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The Tour of Scandinavia 2023 in the live stream

The Tour of Scandinavia can be followed on television on Eurosport 1. A live stream is also available on Discovery+ and GCN+ (both via paid subscription).