Tour of Utah
Setting the stage for the Tour.
Snowbird is proud to host the Prologue of the 2019 Tour of Utah. With a brand new course, the Prologue will challenge professional riders and set the stage for the remainder of the week.
The Tour of Utah is a 2.HC-rated UCI stage race, making it one of the top professional cycling events in North America. Showcasing some of the world’s most prestigious teams and cyclists for 7 days in August, this event now attracts worldwide attention as the top international cycling event that follows the Tour de France. Nearly a decade since its opening circuit, the Tour of Utah, today, stands shoulder to shoulder with the most prestigious professional bicycle stage race events as our answer to the greatest cycling challenges the world has to offer.
The Prologue presented by Zions Bank
Snowbird Resort will host this short time trial for the first time on Monday, August 12. The 3.3-mile (5.3 km) race against the clock will go vertical in Little Cottonwood Canyon as it follows the Bypass Road and snakes around The Cliff Lodge. Once back on Little Cottonwood Creek Road, each cyclist will put on the afterburners for the 1.5-mile descent to the finish line, located at Entry 2 behind The Lodge at Snowbird. Spectators will have excellent viewing opportunities around Snowbird Resort to see the riders pass in both directions.
The weekend prior to the race, Snowbird Resort will host the Team Presentation on Saturday, August 10, There will also be fan festivities on Saturday and Sunday!
Details
- The event is free for all spectators.
- There will be a road closure from Entry 1 heading uphill at 11:30 am until 3 pm. No traffic will be allowed on Highway 210 or the bypass road from Entry 2 to the top of the Bypass Road where it meets Highway 210.
- Start & Finish: Snowbird Center Valet Strip Parking Area