Written by Finz of NightmareChaos
  
  
  Edition five of Norway Tour is about to begin and some nice teams signed up with a very different approach to this tour. Although this is a tour that goes through some very steep terrain there is a better sprinting segment then a climbing segment. The battle for green with be fierce and harder then the battle for red. Favourites for the General Classification are Arild Selnes, Erik Williamson and Forgács Otto. The Green jersey is reserved for Matthijs Telkamp and Forgács Otto is favourite for White.
  
   Britcycles
  
  The English Britcycles are here with the former winner Hartmann Sadolin and he will most likely in a great shape. With his teammates he should be able to try and secure a second victory in the General Classification.
  
   Grant Thornton
  
  The Canadian team of Grant Thornton have arrived with Douglas Mckenzie and they want to do well in the flat stages. The Sprinting Classification is a bridge too far for this team but the can finish in the points when it ends in a bunch sprint.
  
   Onie
  
  with Farruco Kiko Onie wants to secure a nice victory in the Sprinting Classification. The team will probably loose a lot of minutes in the stages uphill but, that is of lesser concern then finishing in the top three every flat stage.
  
   Borussia Milano
  
  The Italian squad of Borussia Milano have in Bart De Moor a rider that is very good in the mountains and can score some nice results. The lack of teammates would give this team no real chance in the General Classification but, they can surprise with a stage victory.
  
   Joss
  
  Riding in his home tour Arild Selnes is eager to show what he is capable of. He is in great shape and has a team that can match the best in the tour. This rider is a hot favourite for the General Classification and should be watched carefully.
  
   AK Pro Race
  
  Radek Nowak is the captain of AK Pro Race and this climber is very well equiped to do great things when the riders are within the high peaks of Norway. With a decent team that can help him and possible topform this rider can secure victories in the stages and has a good chance of winning the General Classification.
  
   Biertje
  
  Biertje

is here for one thing only and that is to win a stage when it ends in a sprint. Dican Flórián is a very good rider when the finishline is on a flat piece of road and power is needed to get away from the pack. This rider can win another Sprinting Classification after Fast on Wheels. He will have more competition though.
  
   Szirmai Világos
  
  With Forgács Otto we have a young rider that has the future. This rider has a great chance to win the Youth Classification and earn a jersey for his team. He might even be strong enough to secure another jersey by winning the General Classification. A young gun that should be watched.
  
   AnnoDomini
  
  AnnoDomini with Roger Källström are going for a decent result in the mountain stages and a possible victory. His lack of timetrial skill will most likely cost him a good result in the General Classification but, a result in one or two stages is not unthinkable.
  
   Team Tirilla
  
  The Danish Team Tirilla are here with a sprinting squad and is aiming for another jersey. He has not been outside Top division but found time and funding to return to where the fun is. With Philbert Seaman they have an experienced rider that can score high in the Sprinting Classification.
  
   nonnies
  
  We believe Matthijs Telkamp is the captain of nonnies. And this rider could score in the flat stage and in the mountains giving him a double shot on the Sprinting Classification. This could be called too beneficial by some managers and we should watch out for some protests when this rider wins the green jersey.
  
   THE DUTCHIES
  
  With a very young, very good sprinter, THE DUTCHIES are here with one goal. Get Milo Hulscher into the green jersey. And this rider is very well capable of doing so and start his carreer with a bang. We will be able to enjoy this young bullet for a long time. And you have seen him first in Norway Tour.
  
   SupperSoppene
  
  Another Norwegian team that is eager to show what his team is capable of. And with Ivar Rogne they want to surprise the other riders in the mountains and secure some nice results. His support team is decent but in the end he will not be able to finish high enough to secure a top three in the General Classification. A top nine is very well possible.
  
  

NightmareChaos
  
  Being the former winner of the Sprinting Classification of the Germany Tour, Hal Terrell is here to win another Sprinting Classification and he has a nice team to do so. The could upset some teams in the flat stages and he is capable of winning a stage. In the end there are some who are better prepared most likely.
  
   Silver Giant
  
  The fully native squad of Silver Giant is build around François Gasana. With a Youth Classification of Giro di Montelbano behind his name we all know what this team aims for. Another Youth Classification jersey and he could easily do so if no harm will become him. A contender.
  
   Vitória FC
  
  Much laughter went through the room when Vitória FC signed up for Norway Tour. The team is build around Agamemnon Ghindeanu but that is only because somebody has to be number one. All rider will have a role as captain and are free to do what they want. An upset victory would silence the other teams and give the manager the last laugh.
  
   old town racing club
  
  The Scotsmen of old town racing club have in Keegan Shuba one of the biggest favourites for the Sprinting Classification. He will be in great shape and is only satisfied when he brings home the jersey. Everything less will be regarded as a failure/
  
   Lerchenfeld
  
  With a victory behind his name, just recently, Arnold Tollefsen is in a great mood to continue his good results and is capable of doing so in the stages that finish in the mountains. With a stage already behind his name he knows what is expected from him and as a home rider his morale should be fine.
  
   Ultras Spirit
  
  Erik Williamson is in great shape and trained for this occasion only to continue his great results last season. Much is at stake for Ultras Spirit as Norway Tour delivered him many points. Will he be able to secure another handfull of points and keep this team rising or will his downfall begin now. Only victory will beat last seasons result.
  
   Team Kernow
  
  Last but no least are Team Kernow to sign up and they have done so with Rodolf Leezer. The Dutch climber has already had some decent results in his career in various divisions. Will he be able to secure a nice result for Team Kernow in Norway Tour. We think he will. But only in stages, in the end he will play no significant role for the General Classification.