May 2021

ABOUT THE COVER: With happy resemblances to Deco illustration, Alli VanKleeck of Hot Slice Design Studio imbues 2-D shapes with the fresh-breeze wonderment of cycling in the springtime air. You can find more of VanKleeck’s work on Instagram @avkleeck and hotslicedesign.com.

Ride or Die: The Diary of a Newly Minted Peloton...
SLUG Managing Editor Bianca Velasquez offers up her experiences as a new Peloton owner—the good, the bad and the sweaty. … read more

Cruisin’ Around Town With S&S Concert Cruises
The S&S Concert Cruises are minishows where concertgoers bike to different locations to watch local artists perform around the city. … read more

Suspension Syndicate: Shocks and Symbiosis in the Salt Lake Mountain...
Suspension Syndicate operates according to a collaborative vision of business where shops build community based on a love of mountain biking. … read more

Ethical Dining with the Dark Lord at Mark of the...
If you’re looking for diner food that tastes as good as it feels, a trip to Mark of the Beastro may be just what you need. … read more

Wasatch Adaptive Sports Rides On
Wasatch Adaptive Sports’ ultimate aim is to be a force of support for anyone in the adaptive recreation community. … read more

Back or Bike? Four Bag Types Commuters Should Consider for...
In the hopes of having quick, safe and comfortable rides, here are the bags Nkenna Onwuzuruoha has used during her 10 years cycling in SLC. … read more

Mama Mia! That’s A Spicy Bike! An Interview With Chile...
Chile Pepper Bike Shop, one of the premier stores for Moab biking, has everything you need to ride out into the Southern Utah wilderness. … read more

Virtualized: Jacked Johnson
Performing at our May Virtualized, jacked johnson give jazz-infused, angsty tunes with a touch of culturally driven flavor. … read more

Velour Live Music Gallery: A Home, a Church and a...
Velour Live Music Gallery, a beloved, all-ages concert venue in Provo, recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary. … read more

The Body Abstract: Jill Whit
The work of Jill Whit, a tattoo and visual artist (and musician) from downtown SLC, embraces our fleshy vessels as abstract and messy things. … read more

Virtualized: Lit’l Grim
Essentially, Lit’l Grim’s style is a succession of each band members’ taste in music—especially those of frontperson Tate Grimshaw. … read more

Breweries: Level Crossing Brewing Co., SaltFire Brewing Co., Shades Brewing
Instead of highlighting one beer, we’re pointing out a cool, quick bike-and-beer path that could easily be accomplished in an afternoon. … read more