Uno-X is courting record-breaking Winter Olympian Johannes Klæbo – but don't hold your breath

The Winter Olympics wrapped up on Sunday, 24 hours after Norwegian superstar skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo won his sixth gold of the 2026 Games in the men's 50 km classic, breaking the record for most golds in a single Winter Games, and bringing his own tally up to 13, 11 of them gold. If Thor Hushovd has his way, the 29-year-old may soon swap skis for two wheels with Scandinavian WorldTeam Uno-X Mobility.

"I told Klæbo last year that once the Olympics were over, he should consider testing a few sessions with the Uno-X team," Hushovd told Velo on Monday. "I’ve ridden with him, and it’s obvious he’s a natural cycling talent. He sits beautifully on the bike, has great control, and adapts quickly.

"I’ve always said that Klaebo has an extraordinary physical capacity, something truly unique. With the engine he has, he could succeed in almost any endurance sport."

Klæbo already has a relationship with the newly-minted WorldTeam and its sponsors, which has included joining the team for training camps, and acting as an ambassador of sorts.

"First I need to do the 2026] Olympics, and then we’ll see,” [Klæbo said in a reel posted by the Uno-X team during the 2025 Tour. “After the Olympics I’ll start thinking about what I’ll do next, so maybe joining the Uno-X team should be the next goal."

It would not be the first time a professional athlete has defected from one sport to another, and cross-country skiing is a relatively popular winter pursuit for cyclists, especially for Scandinavian pros. However, a playful clip on the Uno-X team bus does not a commitment make; Klæbo, who will turn 30 later this year, said before competing in Italy that he's already looking forward to the 2030 Games in the French Alps, so it appears the skier may not be nearly as invested in the idea as is Hushovd.