BMX Photo Feature: Cody Gessel

BMX Photo Feature: Cody Gessel
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Cody Gessel can be found most evenings down at Tanner Park pushing the gravitational limits of every jump. … read more

Salt Lake County Fair 5050 BMX Demo

Salt Lake County Fair 5050 BMX Demo
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5050 BMX Shop is located in Layton, UT and is arguably the most famous BMX shop in the country. Owner/operation Eddie Buckley has a crew of riders who come setup the box jump and quarter pipe for demos at events. … read more

Salty Bike Revival: Baptism By Motor Oil

Salty Bike Revival: Baptism By Motor Oil
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  Juan Coles of events company Loco Lobo is one of the brains behind the Utah’s custom motorcycle show, Salty Bike Revival (SBR). With Jason “Rev” Clark of custom shop Salt City Builds as a partner, Coles hopes to bring something never before seen in Utah to Salt Lake City. There have been meetups and

BMX Photo Feature: Eric Stewart

BMX Photo Feature: Eric Stewart
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Eric Stewart is a bit of a nomad, traveling around the country for work and always bringing his bike along with him. Coming in from Atlanta, Ga., Eric has been incredibly stoked on both Utah’s natural beauty and the fact that we have no shortage of dope spots to ride. Summer in SLC usually means

BMX Photo Feature: Kurt Perkins

BMX Photo Feature: Kurt Perkins
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Wasatch Bike Park opened up in 2014, providing riders with a sanctuary from the cold and wet months here in Utah. With their focus on the riding community and its many facets, Wasatch has created several “rooms“ within their building that provide a variety of terrain—the most popular of which is the (aptly named) “Jump

unReal @ Red Butte 06.23

unReal @ Red Butte 06.23
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unReal premiered on June 23 at Red Butte Gardens. Under a half moon in a desert sky, the crowd gathered. American rock music from The Weekenders drifted on the wind across the Red Butte Garden Amphitheater as the sun dipped below the horizon. The Salt Lake City premiere of Teton Gravity Research (TGR) and Anthill

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

999 Ride: Chatting with Phill Faber and Nicholas Lotze about Bike Rides and Community

999 Ride: Chatting with Phill Faber and Nicholas Lotze about...
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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.

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Pandemonium: Motorists Go Ham on Cyclists for Even More Bike Lanes

Pandemonium: Motorists Go Ham on Cyclists for Even More Bike...
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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.

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Greasy Wrenching for Kids at the SLC Bicycle Collective’s Earn-A-Bike Program

Greasy Wrenching for Kids at the SLC Bicycle Collective’s Earn-A-Bike...
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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.

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