Every year SLUG Mag hosts the SLUG Cat bike race to celebrate SLC’s vibrant bike community. Inspired by the scavenger hunt-style bicycle races made popular by bike messengers in places like New York and San Francisco, SLUG Cat has become an unparalleled event in the community and is a must for all local riders, whether you’ve been cycling for years or are still on training wheels.

Following this link to register for SLUG Cat 2024!

The 12th Annual SLUG Cat Presented By Fat Tire

The 12th Annual SLUG Cat Presented By Fat Tire
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The 12th Annual SLUG Cat Presented By Fat Tire took place on Saturday, May 18, featuring games, a manifest of clues, a swarm of bicyclists and amazing sponsors. … read more

The 11th Annual SLUG Cat Presented By New Belgium Fat Tire

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Every available spot for the 11th Annual SLUG Cat Presented By New Belgium Fat Tire was filled by an eager rider ready to race for first. … read more

10th Annual SLUG Cat Presented By Fat Tire & Mark Miller Subaru @ Saturday Cycles 05.21

10th Annual SLUG Cat Presented By Fat Tire & Mark...
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Last Saturday, bikers all across the valley made their way downtown to compete and hopefully be crowned the champion of the annual SLUG Cat Bike Race. … read more

9th Annual SLUG Cat Presented By Fat Tire @ Saturday Cycles 05.29

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Racers from across the valley converged at Saturday Cycles in hopes of becoming this year’s champion at the 9th Annual SLUG Cat bike race. … read more

8th Annual SLUG Cat 06.27 @ Saturday Cycles

8th Annual SLUG Cat 06.27 @ Saturday Cycles
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On Saturday, June 27 SLC cyclists donned their masks and rallied together at Saturday Cycles to compete in the 8th Annual SLUG Cat! … read more

7th Annual SLUG Cat @ Saturday Cycles 06.15 Presented by New Belgium Brewing

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Lanes were crossed, lights were ignored and chains were broken as SLUG Magazine hosted its 7th Annual SLUG Cat—an alley cat-style race. … read more

SLUG Cat 2018

SLUG Cat 2018
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Saturday, May 26th marked the 6th annual SLUG Cat bike race in downtown Salt Lake City. The SLUG Cat is their take on an alley cat race (an unsanctioned urban bike race), with the added twist of making it a scavenger hunt with tasks and games at each station. … read more

The 5th Annual SLUG Cat Presented By The Gateway and New Belgium Brewing

The 5th Annual SLUG Cat Presented By The Gateway and...
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On May 20, a sunny spring Saturday afternoon, urban cyclists and onlookers gathered at the fountain of The Gateway to sign up and line up for the 5th Annual SLUG Cat alleycat race. … read more

SLUG Cat 2016

SLUG Cat 2016
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Bikes ruled the roads, changing lanes and running lights with abandon during the 2016 SLUG Cat race. Racers registered at Saturday Cycles and relaxed in canopied shade before tackling their manifest’s challenges. With stops scattered around town from the Marmalade to Sugarhouse, riders had to plan their routes carefully or risk missing their cutoff time … read more

The Third Annual SLUG Cat Presented by New Belgium Brewing

The Third Annual SLUG Cat Presented by New Belgium Brewing
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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