2019 Tour of Utah Race Preview
The details of this year's 2019 Tour of Utah are falling into place. Find the latest route profiles and maps below, followed by our strategic preview of the race.
The 2019 Tour of Utah arrives as one of the premier stage races on the American cycling calendar, bringing with it a collection of challenging mountain terrain across the state that has long made it a favorite among climbers and fans of aggressive racing. Set to take place in early August, the race will once again test riders with some of the most demanding high-altitude roads in North American cycling, including legendary climbs that regularly push competitors to their absolute limits.
The race this year features a demanding route that winds through some of Utah's most spectacular landscapes, with several summit finishes and punishing mountain stages that should ensure the general classification battle remains open and exciting throughout the week. The altitude factor cannot be overstated, as many stages take place at elevations that would challenge even the most well-prepared professionals, making acclimatization and race management crucial elements of any winning strategy.
The start list features a strong collection of riders from the WorldTour level alongside talented domestic professionals who often shine on home roads. Expect teams like EF Education First, Trek-Segafredo, and Mitchelton-Scott to be heavily involved in the general classification fight, bringing genuine firepower to the mountains. American riders will carry strong hopes as well, with the domestic peloton always motivated on home soil.
The sprint stages early in the race will offer opportunities for the faster finishers to take stage wins before the mountains take center stage and begin to separate the true contenders from the rest of the field. Weather can be unpredictable in Utah in August, with afternoon storms a real possibility in the mountains, adding another variable to an already complex racing puzzle.
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