Tour of Utah removed from UCI calendar

The Tour of Utah cycling race is one of the largest events during the summer in Park City. Photo: Visit Utah

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — On Wednesday, Medalist Sports, which runs the Tour of Utah, announced that they will no longer pursue planning efforts for the race in 2022 and has requested USA Cycling and the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) to have the event removed from the international cycling calendar.

“On-going sponsor and host community discussions have been positive; however, not strong enough to support a viable effort to meet our collective expectations,” said Chris Aronhalf, owner and president of Medalist Sports. “While disappointed, Medalist Sports is grateful for the opportunity and cherishes the Tour of Utah’s legacy.”

The nearly 500-mile race throughout Utah last took place in 2019. It was canceled the past two years due to COVID-19 concerns.

The Tour of Utah was first held in 2000 and became an official UCI race in 2011.