IT’S AN INCREDIBLY
IMPORTANT RACE,
not just for Utah, but for cycling in America. As a sport
whose epicenter is still considered to be Europe, North
American cycling is looking to establish the fandom that
soccer now enjoys stateside. The TOU gives local Utah
residents a front row seat to a one-of-a-kind race that passes
right through their cities and communities, showcasing the
excitement of world-class cycling to anyone who’s willing to
head out to the street and cheer as riders pass.
The Tour has the distinction of being a UCI certified stage
race (the Union Cycliste International is the international
governing