A Norwegian professional road racing cyclist, known for his versatility and ability to win both sprints and classics, with a notable Tour de France stage win.
Edvald Boasson Hagen, born on May 17, 1987, is a Norwegian professional road racing cyclist who has made a name for himself as an all-rounder, exceling in both road racing and time trials. As one of the most successful Norwegian cyclists, he has won numerous prestigious titles, including the Norwegian National Road Race Championships and the Norwegian National Time Trial Championships.
Boasson Hagen began his professional career in 2006 with the Norwegian continental team Maxbo-Bianchi. In his first season, he won eight races, including three stages of the Tour de l'Avenir. The following year, he enjoyed a successful season, winning 15 races and finishing second in the number of victories behind Alessandro Petacchi.
In 2008, Boasson Hagen joined the German UCI ProTeam T-Mobile Team, which later became Team High Road. He began the 2008 season with a fifth-place finish in the prologue of the Tour of California, ahead of established time trial specialists like David Millar and Gustav Larsson. He later won the concluding individual time trial of Critérium International.
By August 2009, Boasson Hagen was ranked as the number three cyclist in the world by the UCI, at just 22 years old. He has since won numerous titles, including the overall classification of the Tour de l'Avenir, Paris-Corrèze, Ringerike GP, and Istrian Spring Trophy.
Boasson Hagen is known for his versatility as a cyclist, excelling in both road racing and time trials. He has a strong all-round ability, with a combination of climbing, sprinting, and time trialing skills.
Boasson Hagen currently rides for the UCI WorldTeam Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale. Throughout his career, he has achieved numerous milestones, including winning the Norwegian National Road Race Championships three times and the Norwegian National Time Trial Championships ten times.
With his impressive list of achievements and versatility as a cyclist, Edvald Boasson Hagen has cemented his place as one of the most successful and respected cyclists in the world.
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