EQUINOR - Main partner
General time classification partner (midnight sun jersey / yellow and orange) and best young rider classification partner (white jersey)
Equinor is an international energy company committed to long-term value creation in a low-carbon future. Our purpose is to turn natural resources into energy for people and progress for society. Our portfolio of projects includes oil and gas, renewables, and low-carbon solutions, with an ambition of becoming a net-zero energy company by 2050.
Headquartered in Stavanger, we are the leading operator on the Norwegian continental shelf, present in around 30 countries worldwide.
The future needs many types of heroes.
Perhaps more than ever we need people who put in an effort and dare to think big and outside the box. Who dare to dream, who never give up. So that they can lead the way in the future, inspire us all, and achieve things we never thought were possible. These are the heroes of tomorrow.
There is a lot worth cheering for: Perfect goals settling important matches. The courage to enter the stage for the first time. Team members backing each other. The joy of creating and ingenious ideas.
Even if Norwegians love celebrating great achievements in sports and culture, perhaps it is the desire to learn that deserves the biggest applause. The willingness to put in the extra hours to be better, day after day. The courage to rise again when you fall.
THON HOTELS - Official partner
It’s the little details that create great experiences. The fresh fruit and freshly-squeezed orange juice. The homemade bread and the omelette made just the way you want it. We in Thon Hotels do what we can to get your day off to the best possible start. We always meet you with a smile and a desire to make your day even better. This is also the reason why our hotels are designed with energising colours that spread joy, and why our hotel rooms are equipped with comfortable beds that leave you rested. Book your stay at thonhotels.com or in our app!
POLAR KRAFT - Official partner
Polar Kraft AS is a national electricity company with a solid northern Norwegian local base. Our goal is to become the preferred electricity supplier in Northern Norway. With almost 80,000 customers, we are the second largest in the region. Our competitiveness is based on very competitive prices, a strong community involvement, local ownership, as well as high competence and high customer satisfaction.
We have products, services and concepts that set us apart from the rest of the electricity industry and that make customers choose us on the basis of more factors than just price. Our departments in Northern Norway. We have offices in Bodø, Fauske, Svolvær, Sortland, Myre, Harstad, Ballangen and Narvik.
Polar Kraft works for vibrant local environments and is aware of how we influence people and the environment for the good of people, the environment and the economy. We are certified as Great Place To Work and Eco-Lighthouse, and work according to selected sustainability goals set by the UN. Our owners are the power companies Lofotkraft Holding AS, Nordkraft AS and Salten Kraftsamband AS. Everything we do today is for tomorrow!
SPAREBANK 1 Nord-Norge - Official partner
Best sprinter rider
General point classification partner (green jersey)
For Northern Norway!
Northern Norway is the region of opportunity and is enjoying high economic growth based on the advantages that nature has given us. As the region's bank, owned mostly by the North Norwegian society, we want to contribute actively to the development of Northern Norway. Both as a bank for people and businesses, and through our social engagement and support for the region's cultural life, teams and associations.
Sports and culture are at the core of our social engagement and help to generate activities and diversity. It is therefore good to see that great ideas can grow into huge public celebrations and cooperation across county boundaries. The Arctic Race of Norway is a good example of this, and we are proud to have been a team member since the very start.
As an official partner and sponsor of the blue point's jersey, we want to help ensure that the Arctic Race of Norway becomes a celebration of cycling for the entire family. Since 2013, over 15 000 children have taken part in the SpareBank 1 Mini Arctic Race. This year we aim to repeat the success with bicycle races for children in Bodø, Fauske and Ørnes.
SHIMANO - Official partner
Shimano’s origins began in 1921 when Shimano Iron Works, the predecessor of Shimano Inc., was established by Shozaburo Shimano in Sakai city, Osaka, Japan. The first product was the bicycle freewheel, which, at that time, required the highest level of bicycle technology to produce.
By the 1950s the company was producing products such as external speed changers and internal speed changers (3-speed hub). The success of these products led to Shimano’s first overseas sales office, Shimano American Corporation (currently Shimano North America Holding, Inc.) in 1965, followed by Shimano Europe in 1973. The first overseas manufacturing base, Shimano Singapore Pte. Ltd., also opened in the same year.
In 1991, the company name became Shimano Inc. Its headquarters remain in Sakai, the city of Shimano’s birthplace. Shimano is dedicated to helping its customers get closer to nature, supporting people to realize their dreams and create new lifestyles. That comes with the desire to create outstanding cycling products and apparel.
Shimano Inc. has a wide range of functions, including planning, development, design, manufacturing, and various other support functions for supplying bicycle components as well as fishing tackle and rowing equipment.
Shimano Europe acts as the 'eyes, ears and mouth' of the global Team Shimano in Europe. Its mission is to be an excellent supplier and a valuable partner for all customers in its European markets and to create consumer demand for Shimano and Shimano-owned products.
With 100 years’ experience in creating internationally renowned bicycle components, Shimano is proud to have developed products that continue to take countless athletes to victory and provide the means for limitless global bicycle journeys.
Visit http://cycle.shimano-eu.com for more information.
MACK - Official fan
Macks Ølbryggeri is a proud collaborative partner of Arctic Race of Norway. As the world´s northernmost brewery we are committedto help in the process of enhancing Northern Norway based on our values. That is why we highly appreciate being part of a bike race that contributes to putting Northern Norway on the map by using our companies and resources. Since 1877, Mack has been producing beer, sodas, and mineral waters to the people.
Our whole history started in Tromsø. In the same building as the one we still have our offices in and by the same family that owns the company today. Ludwig Mack founded the company as an initiative for the local community and with a strong passion for quality drinks. Since then, we have expanded our assortment and we´re now producing over 60 different products that are being distributed across the country.
We take pride in being one of the country’s strongest brands. Norwegian rawness is our slogan, and nothing hits better than Arctic Race of Norway*. A project that isn´t afraid to think big and like we do in Mack, sees the beauty in Northern Norway. We love that the race unfolds among the same amazing environment that we brew our products among.
CONSTO - Official fan
A wish to participate in the development of Northern Norway was the vision when Consto was established 15 years ago. Now, 15 years later, we are one of Norway’s leading contractors. We have a team of almost 1,000 employees and construct good buildings that help to create a desire to live and achieve job satisfaction all over Norway. Local affiliation has always been important to us. That is why our head office is still in Tromsø.
Moreover, our local companies – from Svalbard in the north to Kristiansand in the south – all have managers and employees who are dedicated to their respective local areas. Arctic Race of Norway also has its heart in our region and is helping put Northern Norway and Norway on the map. Arctic Race of Norway enables us to highlight and render visible our beautiful nature and our wonderful region. That is why we are a proud sponsor of Arctic Race of Norway.
TELENOR NORVEGE - Official fan
Telenor Group is one of the world’s major mobile operators across Scandinavia and Asia. Telenor Group connects its 176 million customers to what matters most. Connecting the world has been Telenor’s domain for more than 160 years and we currently operate across Scandinavia and Asia. We are committed to responsible business conduct and driven by the ambition of empowering societies.
www.telenor.com
ANLEGG NORD - Official supplier
We are a contracting company with head office in Alta and an office in Storslett, which deals with public infrastructure submitted to tender, design, operation and maintenance of roads and sites, as well as sale of stone materials. Anlegg Nord is a collaboration between 5 machine contrac - tors, established in Alta in 2013. We mainly work in northern Norway. With a turnover of approx. 300 million a year are we one of the biggest construction company in north of Norway, mana - gement rights over 130 employees, machines and equipment from the companies in the company agreement. Our policy is to facilitate health-promoting working condi - tions, a good reputation, ability to implement and good solutions. We know that good professionals and modern machines are the key to good results. We facilitate skills development among employees and are constantly looking for machines that can streamline and improve our tasks. Anlegg Nord can proudly say that we are ISO certified in NS 14001:2015 Environmental management, NS 9001:2015 Quality management and NS 45001:2018 Management sys - tems for working environment.
PRO:SCANMARK - Official supplier
Since 1977, Scanmark Norge AS has highlighted large and small businesses, sports clubs and associations, public and private, all around the country. Scanmark is one of the most experienced companies in our industry, and the Scanmark-team together has 150 years of competence in our branch.
Main office, with sign shop and store located in Harstad. Branch office in Tønsberg.
Scanmark is co-owner of Norways new chain of promotional items suppliers, PRO:NORGE. Collectively, we have a large and stable network of suppliers and partners all around the world. This benefits our customers in terms of good ideas, the newest product trends, and better prices.
In our webshop, scanmark.no, you will find a range of more than 10,000 promotional items. If you can not find what you are looking for, just get in touch and we will assist.
Scanmark is the official supplier of promotional items for the Arctic Race of Norway. Check out the products on arcticraceshop.no.
HELI-TEAM - Official supplier
Heli-Team is the leading inland helicopter company in Northern Norway, with their main base in Harstad. Our vision, “We Lift Northern Norway”, indicates that we are supporting the development of the society in our area, and also that our customers benefit by using a local expert that knows the environment, extreme weather conditions and is able to solve demanding missions in the Arctic area. We have been in business since 1988, celebrating our 30th anniversary this year, and have been airborne for more than 58,000 hours! Heli-Team offers their services both to businesses as well as private customers. Our biggest clients are those in the energy and telecom sector. We have built most transmissions lines in Norway’s three northernmost counties in the last 30 year. Heli-Team possess world leading technology and knowledge to deliver the most demanding operations under difficult conditions.
We look forward to have you on board!
KEMPOWER - Official supplier
We design and manufacture reliable and user-friendly DC fast-charging solutions for electric vehicles. Our vision is to create the world’s most desired EV charging solutions for everyone, everywhere. Our product development and production are based in Finland, with the majority of our materials and components sourced locally. We focus on all areas of e-mobility, from electric cars, trucks, and buses to machines and marine. Our modular and scalable charging system and world-class software are designed by EV drivers for EV drivers, enabling the best user experience for our customers around the world. Kempower is listed in the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland.
STIFTELSEN NORSK LUFTAMBULANSE - Medical partner
Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation
This is the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation.
The Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation is one of the country’s largest non-profit organizations. The foundation receives donations from over 300,000 private donors and little over 3,500 companies. The goal is to continually improve the air ambulance service through research, innovation and education. Acute illness or accidents rarely occur near a hospital. The organization was established in 1978 by Doctor Jens Moe and like-minded individuals from the ambulance services in Drøbak and Oslo. The only funding was from private individuals and businesses. In Norway there are currently 12 medical helicopter bases, all of them are operated by the foundation’s wholly owned subsidiary Norsk Luftambulanse AS via an agreement with the Norwegian health authorities.
As part of being a medical partner during the Arctic Race of Norway, we will promote the importance of having the Help 113 app installed on smartphones. It is developed, funded and operated by the foundation and is free to download.
When an accident or sudden injury occurs, there is no time to lose.
SAS - Official supplier
We are travelers
SAS makes life easier for people who travel frequently to, from, and within Scandinavia by offering smooth, attractively priced flights for those traveling on business and those traveling privately. We continually develop our services to provide all our travelers with a positive travel experience. This includes ambitious goals towards a sustainable air travel – with concrete measures such as CO2 offsetting of all EuroBonus tickets and investments in bio fuel already in place. Aviation is a vital part of Scandinavian infrastructure. We maintain the highest frequency of departures to and from Scandinavia and connect smaller regional airports with larger hubs. As part of Star Alliance, we fly our customers to 1,300 destinations worldwide.
Book your next flight at www.sas.no
ZU4R - Official supplier
The world’s northernmost designer, manufacturer and supplier of cycling clothing.
In Northern Norway, with the world's roughest, wildest, but also most beautiful nature, the home of ZU4R is found, where the design, cut and colour compositions are created by the founders who supply quality Norwegian clothing with forward-looking design.
ZU4R is thinking new and developing bike clothing for all types of cyclists; the to-and-from-work-cyclist, the exerciser, the active and to the professionals. Considering cyclists' criteria such as wellness, comfort and aerodynamics, ZU4R delivers groundbreaking and innovative design. The fabrics used in the production of ZU4R's clothing have unique properties in moisture control, aerodynamics and quality.
ZU4R is a young company, but has grown rapidly from being a local supplier to delivering nationally, and in recent years also delivered to cyclists in Europe and Asia with great success.
ZU4R is being designed and distributed from the base of the Arctic Race of Norway, the world's northernmost and most spectacular cycling race in the ProSeries circus, and we now have the pleasure of supplying the cycling jerseys for Arctic Race of Norway in the years to come.
See our website www.zu4r.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ZU4R.
BUFETAT - Social partner
We colour the race purple
Bufetat, region north are showcasing and recruiting foster homes with ARN as a social partner! In 2015, Bufetat, region north entered into an agreement with ARN to be a social partner. In 2021, the agreement was renegotiated for three more years.
The purpose of the collaboration is primarily to honour foster families, increase knowledge about the need in the region and to recruit more foster homes. At the same time, we are highlighting the importance of providing foster children with positive activities and experiences, where they have the opportunity to experience success and cohesion. This collaboration builds on ARN's vision of being "more than just a bike race."
Every year we are clearly visible along all the stages with our purple t-shirts. This, together with well-staffed stands and other activities, gives clear results. After the race we see the number of enquiries from people who want to know more about being foster homes increases by 100 per cent. With the experience of previous years fresh in memory, we will continue our success and hope to create even more interest and recruit even more possible foster families this year.
About Bufetat, Region North
The Department of Children, Youth and Family Services (Bufetat) is responsible for the state child and family protection and adoption. Responsibility for foster care recruitment is also with Bufetat. The agency shall ensure that enough foster homes are provided and contribute to proper quality through, among other things, training of foster homes.
Who are the foster children?
Foster children are like any other children — different. Common to all foster children is the need for adults who can provide safety, care and love. Diversity in foster children means a need for diversity in foster parents. Common to all foster homes is that they consist of adults with good caring abilities and energy for the children. In the north region, around 1 250 children live in foster care, and we need to recruit 120 new homes annually.
NAV - Social partner
What is NAV?
NAV administers a third of the national budget through schemes such as unemployment benefit, work assessment allowance, sickness benefit, pensions, child benefit and cash-for-care benefit.
NAV was established on 1 July 2006. The local authorities and central government cooperate to find good solutions for users through 456 NAV offices in municipalities and city boroughs. Each local authority and NAV agree on what local authority services their office should provide. The services provided by a NAV office will thus vary from local authority to local authority.
Organization
NAV, or the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration, employs around 19,000 people. Of these around 14,000 are employed by the central government, the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Service, and around 5,000 are employed by the local authorities.
In addition to the local NAV offices there are more than one hundred special units. The special units perform centralised duties that it would not be appropriate for front line local NAV offices to perform.
NAV's main goals are:
More people active and in work, fewer people on benefits
A well-functioning job market
To provide the right services and benefits at the right time
To provide good services tailored to the users' needs and circumstances
Comprehensive and efficient labour and welfare administration
What does NAV mean?
NAV is the short name for the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration. NAV was originally short for the New Labour and Welfare Administration. NAV is now a standalone name and a brand so we write it in capitals.
TV2 - Host broadcaster
TV 2 is Norway’s biggest commercial broadcaster, founded in 1992 when the Norwegian government first allowed national commercial TV. The TV 2 Group transmits on one main channel, as well as a number of niche channels. Among those is TV 2 Nyhetskanalen, which has broadcast news 24 hours a day since 2007. That same year, TV 2 also acquired its own sports channel, TV 2 Sportskanalen. Since then TV 2 has expanded the Sport focus to three HD channels solely broadcasting English Premier League. These niche channels complement TV 2 Zebra that has broadcast entertainment and serials to the Norwegian youth since 2005. TV 2 launched its latest addition to the family in 2010: TV 2 Livsstil with light entertainment, docusoaps and movies. TV 2 is no longer just a TV station, but a media group bringing out contents on multiple platforms. TV 2 started broadcasting Tour de France live in 2003, and the event has since become a success on TV 2.