South Africans Nic Dougall, Reinhardt Janse van Rensburg and Johann van Zyl have been included in Team Dimension Data for the Tour des Fjords in Norway, which gets under way later today.
The three riders will compete in the three-day event in a bid to help defend the title currently held by Norwegian teammate Edvald Boasson Hagen.
Eritreans Amanuel Ghebreigzabhier and Merhawi Kudus complete the DiData line-up. The race, shortened to three stages and with 10 WorldTour teams lining up, is expected to be fast and highly competitive.
Nic Dougall is one of the South Africans that has been included in Team Dimension Data for the Tour des Fjords in Norway. Photo: Stiehl Photography
Two of the three stages have slight uphill finishes, which will suit Boasson Hagen, according to a team statement.
Team sports director Gino van Oudenhove is expecting a top-quality event.
“The level [of racing] will be higher than the Tour of Norway, especially with 10 WorldTour teams at the start,” he said.
“However this will not change our ambitions, with Edvald as our captain. It will be a hard and hectic race in only three days.
“The scenery will be spectacular, as will the racing.”
