Uno-X Mobility

This Norwegian-based team have been around for over a decade now, but they only made the step up to ProConti level in 2020 after spending the previous 10 years on the Continental circuit. 

The team have built a reputation for developing the next generation of Scandinavian riders, delivering many young riders to the WorldTour from a region that is traditionally fairly underrepresented in the peloton. Most notably, Uno-X started the career of Tobias Foss, who became the World time trial champion in 2022. 

The team had a stellar season in 2023, not least because of their Tour de France debut but also thanks to a record 15 wins. 

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Uno-X Mobility is made up entirely of riders from Norway and Denmark - seven to the Danes and a massive 21 Norwegians. They have kept their Scandinavian roots at the forefront despite the step up to a higher level. 

For 2024, the team have secured the services of two experienced WorldTour Scandinavians in the shape of Magnus Cort and Andreas Leknessund. They'll join the likes of Alexander Kristoff and Tobias Halland Johannessen as they continue their push to become the first Scandinavian men's WorldTour team.

Tobias Halland Johannessen

Søren Wærenskjold

Rasmus Tiller

Alexander Kristoff

Jonas Abrahamsen

Andreas Leknessund

Magnus Cort

Fredrik Dversnes

Rasmus Bøgh Wallin

Odd Christian Eiking

Johannes Kulset

Markus Hoelgaard

Carl-Frederik Bevort

Ådne Holter

Erlend Blikra

Stian Fredheim

Idar Andersen

Erik Resell

Niklas Larsen

Anders Halland Johannessen

William Blume Levy

Tord Gudmestad

Sakarias Koller Løland

Martin Urianstad Bugge

Louis Bendixen

Anders Skaarseth

Jonas Iversby Hvideberg

Magnus Kulset

Sindre Kulset

Marcus Sander Hansen

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Team bonding session left two Uno-X riders with carbon monoxide poisoning

Anders Halland Johannessen was one of two Uno-X riders to be hospitalised 

End-of-season training camps typically act as the perfect time for riders to reminisce about the year just gone while getting to know new teammates in a stress-free environment. 

's winter camp ended with two riders, including a new signing, hospitalised with carbon monoxide poisoning - something that can be fatal through high levels of exposure.

 were both taken to hospital and treated with oxygen following the incident at an indoor karting circuit in Copenhagen at the beginning of December.

 that both riders, who also received treatment in a pressure tank, have since made a full recovery and are training as normal.

Riders felt 'dizzy' and were 'throwing up' 

The incident occurred when, alongside the team's staff members, the riders spent an afternoon at an indoor karting circuit in the Danish capital during their end-of-season get-together.

Shortly after the session, Anders Halland Johannessen and Jonas Iversby Hvideberg fell ill and were taken to hospital where they were diagnosed with poisoning by the odourless gas.

, Hvideberg recounted how he rapidly became ill after leaving the circuit.

"I felt dizzy and heavy in the head. I therefore laid down a bit before we were supposed to gather for dinner. I just got worse and worse, and finally, I was lying in the fetal position in bed with a severe headache.

"It started with me throwing up. Five minutes later I was off the cliff. We realised fairly quickly that these were serious matters," added the rider who has just rejoined the squad from 

The team's doctor quickly sent the pair to hospital, where they were treated with oxygen.

"I couldn't keep my eyes open and sent a message to the team doctor. When he entered the room, I was reasonably absent. It was probably an unpleasant experience for those around us to see how bad we were," added Halland Johannesen, whose twin brother and teammate Tobias, as well as the team's doctor and trainer, spent the night with him and Hvideberg.

Despite showing positive signs, the pair were sent to Denmark's National Hospital for treatment in a pressure tank as an extra precaution.

Hvideberg, who started his career at Uno-X before two years away, described the astronaut-like treatment as an experience in itself, adding: "When they considered keeping us for a week for several rounds in the pressure tank, morale sank. Fortunately, we escaped."

Looking back on the incident, Halland Johannesen joked: "It felt like after a proper tour of the city. But I'm not sure if we were any worse than the others who took it all the way out the same night we ended up in hospital."

: "We do not have any other comments than the riders already gave to TV 2 Norway. Both riders have recovered 100% after the incident at the indoor go-cart centre, and are in full training." 

Mattias Skjelmose carried from bike as only 44 riders finish wet, cold Flèche Wallonne

 on Wednesday afternoon was battered by a deadly combination of crosswinds, rainfall and even snow at points, as 

 won the most attritional edition of the Belgian Classic that we have seen in decades. 

It was so difficult, in fact, that only 44 of the 174 starters actually made it to the finish after the fourth and final ascent of the iconic Mur de Huy. For the other 130 riders, Wednesday's race simply brought too much suffering in some of the worst conditions that the peloton has had to battle this season. 

La Flèche Wallonne: Stevie Williams wins atop Mur de Huy in apocalyptic conditions

Although some were able to ride to the top of the three early ascents of the Mur de Huy and simply roll to their team bus as they threw in the towel, others were not so fortunate. 

 was among those to suffer the worst, no doubt not helped by his slender climber's frame, and the Dane was eventually lifted off his bike by a team soigneur and carried to a nearby car. The runner-up from last year's race had been distanced from the peloton with a little over 60km to ride but valiantly rode on for a further 19km before being forced to exit the race. 

The manner of Skjelmose's abandonment was particularly worrying, with the 23-year-old 

 visibly shaking and unable to stand on his own two feet. With his jaw chattering under the cold and his legs looking close to giving way, it was up to a soigneur to bundle Skjelmose into his arms and seek shelter nearby. 

Shortly after the race, his Lidl-Trek released a statement to confirm that the Dane's condition was on the up. 

"We can confirm you that our riders, who suffered hypothermic symptoms (Skjelmose in particular) due to the bad weather, are feeling definitely better thanks to a warm shower, hot drinks and hot air in the team bus," wrote the team. "No major treatment are required and everything is definitely under control.

"We know there are quite impressive videos from fans about the moment he abandoned the race, but luckily we can confirm again he is OK."

Before the race, Skjelmose had been one of the day's big favourites, but many other key contenders left the race early as a result of the torrid conditions. 

 of Ineos Grenadiers struggled as UAE Team Emirates forced a high pace at the front, with the Brit soon abandoning, and he was later joined by UAE's own 

The only other former winner on the start list, 

 (Israel-Premier Tech), also had to leave the race early, as did 

Riders struggle to stand upright after the finish

Even among those who were able to finish the race, there was a mixture of disbelief and pain in equal measure beyond the line. Maxim Van Gils (Lotto Dstny) finished third behind Williams on the day, but when asked what his thoughts were as the Welshman attacked, the Belgian made it clear that his only ambition was to get to the warmth of his team bus. 

"I think all my feelings were freezing, I do not have a lot of feelings anymore and I just wanted to go to the top as fast as possible because I was really cold and my legs are hurting," he said. "I think if I had my best legs then maybe I can follow Stevie but I was so cold and he was maybe a little less cold because he was still flying."

Finishing just behind Van Gils was Benoît Cosnefroy of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, whose face at the end of the race was one of shell shock. The Frenchman was pictured draped over a set of metal barriers as he pulled himself together for a quick interview. 

"Honestly, for the last 100m I was completely frozen, I am in terrible shape now. The team tried to place me very well but now I am exhausted, I am very very cold. It was one of the worst days on the bike for me today and there was snow as well," he just about managed to respond, before having to retreat to the help of his soigneur. 

Cosnefroy made note to thank Groupama-FDJ for giving him some energy gels in advance of the finish. On a day of suffering in conditions that were near freezing given the wind and rain, there was a collective spirit as the reduced peloton battled to the end. 

Scandinavians impress as Uno-X Mobility pre-empt the snow

Besides Williams' winning ride, the most notable performances of the day came from the Scandinavians within the peloton. Alpecin-Deceuninck's Søren Kragh Andersen attacked alone for over 40km in the finale, the last 20km of which was spent without his rain jacket as he sought every bit of aerodynamic advantage over the chasing peloton. 

It was not to be for Kragh Andersen in the end, but the Dane's compatriots and nearby countrymen were a sight to behold in conditions that were not alien to the Scandinavians within the peloton. Remarkably, 10 of the 44 finishers on Wednesday hail from the region and towards the finish, it was the work of a full-strength Uno-X Mobility team that ensured the race would be decided on the Mur de Huy.

Looking noticeably chipper and fresh after the finish, Uno-X Mobility's Tobias Halland Johannessen revealed that his team had looked with delight at the weather forecast, which perhaps explains their fine performance in the rain. 

"We were really prepared for the weather. We knew when it started to snow we just had to wait half an hour and the whole peloton would be gone. It gives us a lot of motivation to see that we had the full team in the end and we are really proud of the team," he said.

"It's a tough edition and it was a bit cold so it was hard to push through until the end, but I think we can be really proud of today."

Their performance did not go unnoticed by fellow pros watching from the comfort of their own homes. Despite Uno-x Mobility's enthusiasm, this year's Flèche Wallonne was not a race that many in the peloton will ever want to suffer through again. 

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The Oreo test: How are the Arenberg cobbles shaping up for Paris-Roubaix?

, the race's most iconic stretch of pavé is an eery, almost surreal place. 

The Trouée d'Arenberg (literally Trench of Arenberg) carries an air of anticipation as the hours tick by for the big day, when hundreds of the world's best cyclists will thunder over the 2.3km-long sector of cobblestones and seek to safely navigate the most dangerous part of the route. 

Nowhere to be seen is the giant gazebo that will serve thirsty guests on race day, nor the throngs of supporters that will line each side of this narrow track, nor the ticker tape that will hold those very fans away from the chaotic path of the riders. 

Instead, there are dog walkers, amateur cyclists and of course, a committed tribe of goats who have been tasked with clearing some of the vegetation that has seeped through the cobbles over the winter months. 

The real heroes of Paris-Roubaix? Goats let loose on the cobbles of Arenberg

This past winter has brought particularly bad weather that has plagued the region with persistent floods, a recipe for disaster when it comes to Paris-Roubaix. On a dry day, the notoriously rough, serrated and irregular cobblestones of northern France are difficult enough to tackle, but in the wet, this task is made all the more difficult. 

Not only does water make the cobbles slippy, but it raises mud and grass to the surface, whilst also freezing within the sandstone during the winter months, causing the cobbles to expand and crack. It is little wonder that 

 have been reporting dangerous conditions for the race otherwise known as the 'Hell of the North' in recent weeks. 

 team landed in France on Thursday morning, we had one thing in our minds: checking out the condition of the Trouée d'Arenberg for ourselves. How were the cobbles shaping up ahead of Sunday's race? 

With our walking boots securely fastened and an unopened packet of Oreo biscuits to hand, we began our reconnaissance of cycling's most acclaimed natural arena. Let us explain. 

For those unfamiliar with the delectable taste of Oreo biscuits - other biscuits are available from your local supermarket - these family-favourites pack a vanilla cream filling inside a chocolate cookie sandwich. Measuring 1.75 inches in diameter, the black and white treats can be enjoyed equally with or without a glass of milk to dunk 'n' bite. 

They are also one of the most popular biscuits in the world and enjoyed by customers in over 100 nations across the globe. For that reason, we'd like to think that you'll have a rough idea of the size of an Oreo when held in the hand - not large, but not too small either. 

Now, we'll admit that they were on special offer at St Pancras International on our Thursday morning travels, but they also seemed like the perfect item to give a sense of scale to the cobbles of Arenberg. Our thanks go to 

Be it the gaps between cobblestones, the sheer size of the sandstone blocks themselves, or even the dampness of the path in general - which soon turned our biscuits to mush - we got a thorough understanding of the conditions that the riders are set to face on Sunday.

At the beginning of our reconnaissance, the idea was to find a cobble that was so large that it was equivalent to five Oreos stacked on top of each other. There are three five-star sectors in Paris-Roubaix - Arenberg being the first on the route - so five Oreos seemed like a natural fit. 

It soon became clear that five Oreo biscuits would not be enough. 

In fact, five-Oreo sectors, as we liked to call them, were two a penny across the 2.3km stretch of pavé. They were so frequent that, after stacking our pile of biscuits up within each crevasse, the bottom Oreo would soon become a sodden mess.

After enough Oreos were discarded of - or eaten, admittedly - it came to a point when rations were running low. Imagine our surprise, then, when we came across what we would like to unofficially deem the most gnarly cobblestone in the entire 259.4km of Paris-Roubaix. 

Situated approximately 800m into the sector, this particular cobblestone is made all the more barbaric by the gap in pavé that precedes it, which means that some unfortunate rider will likely hit this obstacle. We can only hope for their sake that they might be able to swerve clear at the last second, because hitting this piece of stone at speed could spell trouble. 

With our supply of Oreo biscuits down to six by this point, we could not muster enough supplies to get an accurate reading on its true size. But one look at the picture above will tell you all you need to know; this could have been an eight-Oreo sector or more. 

It's little wonder that more than 10,000 supporters gather in the Arenberg Forest each year to watch their heroes risk everything to conquer the roads of bygone times - it is simply epic. 

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The cobbles aren't the only problem for the riders

The warnings of the local newspapers were unsurprisingly true. After months of moisture, vegetation has flourished throughout the course, sprouting upwards from every nook and cranny in search of sunlight. This is no new problem for the race, however, and has been looked after by 

As a volunteer organisation that seeks to protect the pavé, a large part of 

's time is taken up trying to avoid Arenberg being swallowed whole by the greenery. In the past this was done by industrial machines, but in light of the growing climate emergency, they have now turned to the aforementioned goats for help. 

Paris-Roubaix gets by with a little help from its friends

Around 40 goats were hard at work on Thursday morning, but they simply can't cover the entire 2.3km of cobblestones and so a roller will be used by the organisation closer to the race to flatten the tall shoots of grass.

It is never the group's aim to completely rid Arenberg of its vegetation, after all, that would make the gaps between each cobblestone more pronounced and therefore dangerous. But with plenty of exposed grass colouring the landscape of Arenberg this year, the potential for slips and falls will naturally be higher. 

Watch out for the gaps between cobblestones 

As for those gaps, the vegetation might hide the irregularity in which the cobbles are laid in some parts, but in others, missing cobbles have opened up blotches of exposed mud spread scattergun throughout the sector. If a rider finds themselves within one of these craters, there's only one way out, and that's a rough return to the cobbled top surface on the other side. 

Between the time of writing and Sunday, it is possible that some of these gaps will be filled in by the organisers, but that won't be the case for all of them. As you can see in the image below, some areas had been given a stop-gap solution of shale. 

Should a rider suffer a crash on the Arenberg, it can be incredibly dangerous; friend of 

 Mitch Docker came away with severe facial injuries from his horrifying pile-up in 2016. 

Even a mechanical, though, can spell disaster for a rider over this sector. With the riders so spread out by the midway point of Arenberg, team cars can be over a minute behind their riders. If you lose a minute or more tending to a puncture at the end of this sector, it could well be game over some 93km from the finish. 

Be it ruts or damp, danger awaits on Sunday 

To our eyes, two more dangers lurk: ruts and damp. 

These cobbles are not like those seen in town centres up and down Europe, instead the slabs are placed in a mishmash of patterns that serve only to make the ride as uncomfortable as possible. Napoleonic road-laying was notoriously strewn. 

Within this (lack of) arrangement lay ruts - oftentimes three Oreos deep - and these are to Paris-Roubaix what the 'valley of death' is to the Flemish Classics: an accident waiting to happen should any riders struggle to escape their grasp. 

Looming large over Arenberg all the while, is the foreboding presence of grey skies that burst in spells on Thursday, but is forecast to bring a downpour on Sunday morning. In spite of Saturday promising a sunny day in the mid 20s, Arenberg will simply not dry out between now and Sunday. 

Whilst some fans will revel in the promise of another wet edition, the riders will certainly not be thankful for an extra layer of difficulty thrown onto this five-star sector. 

Did you think we'd forgotten the chicane? 

So, to the chicane, introduced to this year's Paris-Roubaix route just a few days ahead of the race at the behest of the riders' union. On the ground in Wallers-Arenberg, there was certainly quite a buzz around this brand-new entry into the Forest of Arenberg itself. 

Paris-Roubaix: Chicane added to slow entry to Arenberg cobbled sector

Media crews assembled, staff were on hand dealing with the barriers and plenty of teams practised their entry throughout the day. 

On Thursday, Visma-Lease a Bike, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale and Uno-X Mobility rode the sector shortly one after another, bikes shuddering all the while like a washing machine on full cycle, before the road was returned to the gentle soundtrack of birdsong. 

Instead of thundering down the Avenue Michel Rondet at 60km/h before taking a straight approach onto the cobbles, the riders will now navigate a (very) small chicane mere metres away from the entrance. 

The idea is to slow the riders down and avoid nasty pile-ups in the initial few hundred metres of Arenberg, which trend downhill. That is all well and good, but the bad news we've got to report is, the new chicane performed rather poorly in the Oreo test. 

Adam Hansen defends Paris-Roubaix Arenberg chicane amid Mathieu van der Poel's public criticism

 team car without any remaining Oreos, our energy levels were beginning to wane but our enthusiasm for Sunday's race could not have been higher. The Trouée d'Arenberg is one of sport's great cauldrons and on Sunday it will be a cacophony of noise as some of the world's most passionate fans welcome the best one-day riders of this generation. 

Beers will be flowing, frites will be selling like hot cakes, and flags of all nations will be waved manically as the TV bikes motor through. It will be a once in a lifetime experience for many. 

But for now, the Arenberg waits, quiet but threatening and with an air of mischief. Be it the monstrous cobbles, the deep ruts or the unruly vegetation, this stretch of cobbles is never simple. That is why we love it. 

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Name	Age	UCI Career Wins	UCI Points
Tobias Halland Johannessen	24	7	1477
Søren Wærenskjold	24	16	1073
Rasmus Tiller	27	6	1049
Alexander Kristoff	36	92	1040
Jonas Abrahamsen	28	1	709

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