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The Third Annual SLUG Cat Presented by New Belgium Brewing
On Saturday, May 23rd, SLUG, held its third annual SLUG Cat alleycat race through the streets of Salt Lake City. Over 40 riders braved a torrential downpour early in the race, zipping across the city to complete various tasks. … read more
Hot Wheelers vs. Black Diamond Divas: The Saga Continues
The brave souls who ventured out last Saturday and faced the crazy-weird monsoon-type weather we’ve been experiencing lately were privileged to the quad driven, counter-clockwise action of Wasatch Derby League. … read more
Wasatch Roller Derby: Junior Rollers
Wasatch Junior Roller derby is made up of some of the most dedicated young men and women I have ever seen. The Junior Rollers are taught by some of the top players in Utah Roller Derby. The amount of skill and technique these players have rivals that of the competitive teams on WRD. … read more
SLC Roller Derby Transforms: WRD Shakeups
Shouting and whistles echo through the warehouse, christening the “Derby Depot.” I walk by the oval-shaped track where nearly two dozen skaters practice to the rhythm of blasting music. … read more
999 Ride: Chatting with Phill Faber and Nicholas Lotze about...
Out on any given Thursday night at 9 p.m.— through rain, sleet or snow—odds are you’ve seen an assortment of cyclists hanging about Coffee Garden at 878 E. 900 S. This large group of two-wheeled miscreants have been gathering here for almost five years with a simple mission.
Pandemonium: Motorists Go Ham on Cyclists for Even More Bike...
Although SLUG’s Legal Department is fidgeting nervously inside a closet somewhere while the Columbia Journalism Review concludes its investigation into SLUG’s article in the March 2015 Issue on the updated parking/bike lane situation on 300 South, the magazine is boldly pressing forward with further coverage of #WeirdBikeLaneGate with a smoking-hot, exclusive lead.
Greasy Wrenching for Kids at the SLC Bicycle Collective’s Earn-A-Bike...
The Bicycle Collective is a full community bike shop with virtually every tool one could ever need to keep a bike up and running. The Collective promotes cycling as a clean and healthy mode of transportation and, according to Catharine Scott, the Coordinator of the Earn-A-Bike Program, teaches kids about the benefits of riding bikes and gives them access and knowledge to fix their own bikes.
The Litas: The Other Sunday Sisterhood
After having ridden with the Litas, I am refreshed and motivated by a group of fearless ladies who have had the same challenges and fears as me. I want to do what I can to spread the gospel of the bike to other ladies.
Human-Powered Rollercoasters: a Brief History of the Alleycat Race
John Englar was inspired by the New York punk scene in the ’80s—where kids soaked the streets with piss, started street fights, and blew through lights around the city; where freaks and outcasts thrived and clubs held dank shows full of moshing bodies.
Parker Garrett: Bloody Feets
Recently, SLUG had a chance to catch up with up-and-coming Utah County skateboarder Parker Garrett outside of Utah County indoor skate park, Banzai. He is a Provo native who is not shy to think outside of the box and get his feet bloody every now and then, and is helping progress the Provo skate scene with his skill set. This 21-year-old has a relaxed style that you can’t help but watch.