PRESS CONFERENCE FOR
2015 LARRY H. MILLER TOUR OF UTAH
Who: Officials from the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah will be joined by representatives from the Utah Sports Commission, Utah Office of Tourism, Governor’s Office of Economic Development, and Hincapie Sportswear Development Cycling Team as well as leaders from 10 communities.
What: Announce the selection of host venues for the 2015 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah professional cycling stage race and rolling festival. This event will be held for an 11th year from Aug. 3-9, 2015.
When: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 4:30-5 p.m.
Where: EnergySolutions Arena, Multipurpose Room 4, Level 1 (adjacent to Hundley Media Center)
301 W South Temple, Salt Lake City
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More: The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, referred to as "America's Toughest Stage RaceTM," is a week-long, professional stage race for the best cycling teams in the world. In 2014, the Tour of Utah expanded to seven days of racing and community festivals, and covered 753 miles of racing with 57,863 feet of climbing. The 2015 event has been elevated to a 2.HC-rated UCI stage race, making it one of the premier events in North America. A total of 16 professional teams, including six from the Tour de France, competed in 2014, bringing 122 athletes from 24 countries. The Tour added competitions for the top professional and elite women’s cycling teams in 2014.
Contacts: Media credentials will be required for EnergySolutions Arena access due to the Utah Jazz game at 7 p.m. Please confirm your attendance by Dec. 8 for proper arrangements. Media entry will be through the backlot security entrance or Door 4.
Madeline Wehle Crandall Jackie Tyson
Corp. Communications Manager P.R. Manager
Miller Sports Properties Tour of Utah
madeline.crandall@lhm.com TourofUtahPR@pelotonsports.net
