Over 25 local breweries & cideries in Salt Lake City, Utah to participate in brewery bike derby
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (April 23, 2025) – The first Saturday in May is typically reserved for mint juleps, fancy hats and two minutes of world class horse racing in Kentucky. This year, the organizers of the Tour de Brewtah are bringing a horse of a different color to Salt Lake City’s brewery scene – encouraging locals to enjoy a leisurely afternoon riding two-wheeled steeds to visit and support local Utah breweries.
Resurrecting the annual event after a COVID-induced hiatus is Ryan Miller of SaltFire Brewing, who tested an informal fall 2024 version before launching the Spring edition with five designated bike routes to choose from when registering for the event.
This year’s derby inspired theme features five unique brewery stops along each route: Kentucky Derby, Pony Express, Belmont Stakes, Preakness and the Apple Blossom trail – the latter notably featuring local Utah cideries & cider bars as an alternative option for non-beer drinkers. Most stops along the Tour de Brewtah offer a wide selection outside of beer as well – from seltzers, wine and cocktails to non-alcoholic selections.
Bringing back the original format of the Tour De Brewtah was important to Ryan Miller as new head organizer leading the charge, but keeping it approachable and fun for all is the main goal for the event going forward. All routes begin and end at SaltFire Brewing, where participants will check in to start their journey, and end in celebration with photos by the life-size, rose covered horseshoe while enjoying music and local vendors.
Miller, who is a cycling enthusiast himself, said “The Tour de Brewtah is meant to take advantage of new bicycle lanes in city streets, designated urban bike trails and scenic routes such as the Jordan River Parkway, while connecting our close community of breweries and new taprooms along the way.”
The use of e-bikes is encouraged, and ample bike parking will be available at each stop. While the suggested bike routes range from 9 miles to almost 30 miles in total length, participants can shorten those routes as they please, or even ‘cheat’ a little by taking their bikes on TRAX between some of the locations that are further south – in Midvale or Sandy, for example.
All participants are encouraged to ride safely and responsibly, observe traffic laws and wear helmets. Most participating locations are 21+ bar establishments and will require valid ID for entry. Riders who collect stamps at each stop on their chosen route can redeem their completed passport for prizes and bragging rights.
Stephanie Biesecker, Executive Director of the Utah Brewers Guild, noted that “bringing back this exciting event is another example of the collaborative spirit among our local community of craft breweries and cideries. These small business owners consistently show support for each other and take every opportunity to raise awareness for our local brewing industry.”
The brewing community is looking forward to the Tour De Brewtah event as a precursor to their annual collaboration festival, The Great Beer Mashup, to be held the following week on May 10th.
Registration is $30 per participant, and includes a limited edition, commemorative t shirt featuring the 2025 Tour De Brewtah derby logo designed by local artist Matt Crank.
Visit tourdebrewtah.com for more information.
