Sven Erik Bystrøm will not have made a very noticed passage at Groupama-FDJ. Arrived in 2024, the 33 -year -old Norwegian runner will finally leave the French training after two very discreet seasons (no top 10 to his credit) to join the main team of his country next year: Uno-X Mobility ! The Norwegian structure announced this Thursday the signing of the old U23 world champion (2014) until the end of 2027. If he has not signed any convincing results over the past two years in France, the 2020 Norway champion remains a highly appreciated model teammate and an experienced runner present at the WorldTour level since 2015 (Katusha, UAE, Intermarché-Wanty …). A necessarily strategic recruit for the ambitious training led by Thor Hushovdwhich continues to strengthen its team while remaining faithful to its mission: gradually building a competitive Scandinavian team, combining youth and experience.
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“I feel like I go home”
Sven Erik Bystrøm :
“It is not an understatement to say that I can't wait to join UNO-X for the next two years. I feel like I go home because I know most runners and staff. I was very impressed by the progress made by the team and it seems to me to be the best step for the development of my career. I may have an experience to bring to the team, but above all, I am convinced that I can learn a lot from this environment and continue to progress as a runner.”
Thor Hushovd :
“Sven Erik is a solid and versatile runner who adapts to most racing scenarios. We see him as a classic road captain, someone who will bring his 13 years of experience to the young UNO-X team. He is intelligent, constant and knows exactly what it takes to perform at the highest level. His experience will be a major asset for our young runners. To have someone as Sven Erik in the team gives them To perform at the highest level, out of the bike. “
