SALT LAKE CITY, May 20, 2019 (TOU) – Fans of the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah professional cycling stage race can select designs for limited-edition merchandise that will commemorate the 15th anniversary of the event. The America First Credit Union Fan Favorite contest launches on May 20 with voting for a Fan Favorite Jersey. Ballots will be counted online through May 30 at TourofUtah.com.
In addition to a cycling jersey, this interactive series will determine selections for this year’s podium cap and souvenir T-shirt. The designs with the most votes will be used by DNA Cycling to create official merchandise for race week on Aug. 12-18. Items will be sold through the Tour of Utah online store and the merchandise tent at the KUTV 2 Healthy Living Expo.
From the ballots cast for each category, one fan will be selected in a random drawing to receive a $100 Visa gift card, courtesy of America First Credit Union. There will be a total of three individual winners. Following the AFCU Fan Favorite Jersey category this month, fans can vote for the podium cap in June and the souvenir T-shirt in early July. This is the sixth year for the America First Credit Union Fan Favorite series. For a complete list of contest rules, visit TourofUtah.com.
The Tour of Utah will begin on Aug. 12 with a prologue (short time trial) at Snowbird Resort, one of four ski resorts that is part of the event. The Tour will conclude on Aug. 18 in Park City. Additional host venues are North Logan City, Brigham City, Powder Mountain Resort, Antelope Island State Park, North Salt Lake, Salt Lake City, and Canyons Village at Park City Mountain.
The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah is free to all spectators, making professional cycling one of the most unique professional sports in the world today. It remains a 2.HC-rated stage race on the UCI America Tour, making it one of the premier events for professional cycling teams in North America. The Tour is also part of the USA Cycling Pro Road Tour. More information about the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah can be found by visiting www.tourofutah.com, as well as social channels Facebook (tourofutah), Twitter (@tourofutah), Instagram (@thetourofutah) and YouTube (Tour of Utah).
