OFFICIAL: Tour de France stage winner extends Uno-X contract until 2030 with Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix victories in his sights
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Jonas Abrahamsen has committed his future to Uno-X Mobility until the end of 2030, extending his existing contract by two years as the Norwegian Tour de France stage winner sets his sights on conquering the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix.
The 31-year-old has been part of the organisation since 2017 and will now continue his pursuit of cycling's biggest one-day prizes with the team he has helped establish at WorldTour level.
Abrahamsen's rise has closely followed that of Uno-X itself, culminating in one of the team's greatest moments at the 2025 Tour de France. Just four weeks after breaking his collarbone, he completed a remarkable comeback by winning stage 11 in Toulouse, delivering the Norwegian outfit's first-ever victory at cycling's biggest race.
Although he has not added another victory to his record in 2026, Abrahamsen remained competitive throughout the spring, finishing fifth at E3 Saxo Classic and ninth at Gent-Wevelgem. His new agreement, announced by Uno-X on Thursday, 29 October, will keep him at the Norwegian team until he is 35.
Jonas Abrahamsen celebrates his Tour de France stage win
"I dream of winning a Monument"
"I dream of winning a Monument, but also of being part of the team winning a Grand Tour – preferably the Tour de France. That is perhaps the biggest dream for the team. With hard work, anything is possible," Abrahamsen said in the team's official announcement. "My hope is to win Tour of Flanders or Paris-Roubaix. I hope to get a top five first, and then work my way towards the best possible result."
The Norwegian has already established himself as a competitive force in the northern Classics. His second place at Dwars door Vlaanderen in 2024 was an early indication of his potential, while his fifth at E3 Saxo Classic this March came after he formed part of the four-rider chase group that almost caught Mathieu van der Poel in the closing kilometre. Abrahamsen eventually crossed the line just three seconds behind the Dutchman.
His results in the two Monuments he is targeting have been less impressive, however. Abrahamsen finished 26th at the Tour of Flanders and 43rd at Paris-Roubaix this season, leaving considerable ground to make up before he can realistically challenge for victory in either race.
Experience could prove particularly important in closing that gap. Abrahamsen pointed to the influence of former teammate Alexander Kristoff, whose own career included victories at both Milan-San Remo and the Tour of Flanders.
"I think it is about doing things right in training. Working smarter, and especially continuing to learn from those with experience – like I did with Alexander Kristoff," he explained. "But also creating your own experience, because experience is especially important in Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix."
From a 20-person operation to Tour de France dreams
Abrahamsen's new agreement will take his association with Uno-X into a 14th season, having joined when the Norwegian organisation was still operating on a much smaller scale.
"It is incredibly fun to have been part of this since we were around 20 people in total – mechanics, riders, sports directors and carers included. Now we are probably around 100," he recalled.
Having witnessed the team's rise to WorldTour status, Abrahamsen is targeting another significant leap in the years ahead. "Now we are WorldTour, and I am aiming for us to become a top-five team in the WorldTour. That is the goal, at least," he said. "Then we have to bring in people and expertise – and that is what we are doing at Uno-X."
Uno-X celebrated its first Tour de France stage victory only last summer, through Abrahamsen himself. His hopes of helping the team compete for the yellow jersey represent a far greater challenge, particularly as the Norwegian outfit prepares for just its second season at WorldTour level in 2027.
For Abrahamsen, the chance to pursue that progress within the same organisation remains a major reason for staying. "I have been with the team since 2017, and I have obviously developed a lot. That is perhaps what means the most to me – that I can keep developing and take new steps," he explained. "That gives me the most motivation, and I hope I can continue doing that."
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Thor Hushovd hails Abrahamsen's influence
Uno-X Mobility general manager Thor Hushovd believes the 31-year-old's contribution extends well beyond his race results, with Abrahamsen now one of the organisation's established leaders.
"Jonas has been so important for Uno-X. He’s one of the leaders in the team, and he’s a workaholic who motivates both his teammates and our staff," said the former world champion. "He loves to push the boundaries, and by doing that he has raised the bar for what a Norwegian cyclist can achieve. We’re super happy about this contract extension."
Having benefited from Kristoff's experience earlier in his career, Abrahamsen is now looking to provide similar guidance to Uno-X's younger riders.
"I look forward to being a good role model as I get older, and maybe being a bit of a mentor for the young riders coming through," he said. "It is so easy to make mistakes and maybe think you know best yourself, but I have learned that it is smart to listen to the people with more experience. Hopefully, I can contribute with that going forward."
That changing responsibility will form part of Abrahamsen's next chapter at Uno-X, with the Norwegian now hoping to put the lessons learned from Kristoff into practice in the Monuments while passing his own experience on to the next generation.
Kieran WoodDeputy Editor-in-Chief
Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He regularly contributes to DartsNews.com and CyclingUpToDate.com, where he covers professional cycling and darts. In cycling, his work includes liveblogs from major races, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, alongside race reports and analysis. He has also conducted interviews with professional riders.
His reporting spans the full racing calendar, from one-day classics to stage races, with a focus on accurate, real-time coverage and clear contextual analysis. For statistics, results, and historical context, he regularly uses resources such as ProCyclingStats. To support reporting on rider activity and training context where relevant, he also references Strava.
In his work, Kieran places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles as new, verified information becomes available.
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- it puts food on the table - I don’t see it as arrogant, but it is my opinion. and if that is his food budget, good for him. they are using his image to make money of which he is not profiting. whatever that is worth is money due to him, and if he wants to spend it on food, great. of course he isn’t. it is a play on words.mij29-10-2026
- Fantastic news!anonymouscyclist29-10-2026
- Why not 11 then?
Rafionain-Glas29-10-2026 - Crikey... Zonneveld in charge of a team... never knew that was possible. You learn new things every dayRafionain-Glas29-10-2026
- Eccelente! Although cutd are a bit late to report on thisRafionain-Glas29-10-2026
- What he said!!Lozza29-10-2026
- If Tadej stays healthy, I don’t see the slightest chance of Remco winning the Tour. And then there are Jonas and Paul.MajorPayne29-10-2026
- @Guavaking, what are you talking about? Since 2024 no one alive climbs like Pogi and everyone knows it. Capish?PogiSloFans29-10-2026
- I reckon it would be neat if Jonas skipped the Tour, and went for getting the Giro and Vuelta again. Having every GT twice would be a flex. That's a shorter list, within a short one already. He doesn't "need" to win the Tour again. And why waste time going for second or worse as a former winner when you could lock in a really solid showing across all three? Plus Visma can go for the Green Jersey with Brennan and Wout, stages etc.wrsty29-10-2026
- That is exactly my opinion. I would rather see him winning Itzulia Basque country than risking it all at Paris-Roubaix. Than he will have all 7 major one week stage races in his pocket and since 2028 season he can try to win PR every single year. I also had a fractured vertebra, a broken collarbone and a dislocated shoulder and it took me more than a year before I could ride my bike without feeling any pain. Pog has access to incomparably medical care, but some things just can´t be rushed. And the Paris-Roubaix cobbles are absolute hell...Lukicinho29-10-2026
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