May 2023
Our 11th Annual Bike issue features an abstract work from celebrated local artist Benjamin Wiemeyer (@benjamin_wiemeyer_arts). His trademark approach to color blending and texture appear here with a loose visual cue toward the geometries of a bike.
REANIMATOR: The Self-Sufficiency Bicycle Tour
REANIMATOR aims to build community, create a model of self-sufficiency through cycling and enjoy the almost 1000-mile journey of beautiful land. … read more
Neptune Skating: Bringing Back The ’90s and Making Room for...
Neptune Skating aims to revitalize indoor skate rinks by bringing the rink’s design back to the “best era” in skating—the ‘90s, according to owner Kris Operhal. … read more
Safer Streets, Happier Feet: BikeWalk Provo’s Uphill Journey
When Aaron Skabelund realized how dangerous the lack of transportation awareness made travel, even over a small distance, he knew there had to be a change. … read more
Bonneville Cycling Club
Founded in ’87 as a small touring club, Bonneville Cycling Club welcomes everyone from seasoned cyclists training for big rides to novices hoping to learn more. … read more
Now Your Legs Hurt in A New Way!: Cranky’s Bikepacking
Bikepacking follows the obvious footsteps of backpacking; biking is even more fun—you’re sitting, doing it for several days and carrying everything you need. … read more
Benjamin Wiemeyer: Painting the City Inside and Out
Though his early marks were self-described as vandalism, artist Benjamin Wiemeyer’s graffiti-style paintings are now paid for by the businesses they adorn. … read more
Stoke in Stills: An Interview with Ethan “E-Stone” Fortier
Ethan “E-Stone” Fortier’s existence within snowboarding is boundless, ever evolving and driven by a culture-first approach. … read more
Pizza Back To The ’80s: A Retro Experience at Snowmobile...
Snowmobile Pizza mashes bits and pieces of half-remembered cultural touchstones to create a fresh experience that is palatable for all—but with pizza. … read more
BMX Photo Feature: Mike Mastroni
In our May “BMX Photo Feature,” Self-proclaimed master of “turning left” Mike Mastroni holds true to such a bold statement with this aggressive, left-hand turn. … read more
Localized: fuckskin
The versatility and uniqueness of fuckskin, the quartet of Zachary Zane, Val Brown, Gary Fairburne and Kale Morse, can’t seem to fit into one specific genre. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: May 2023
While you’re out peddling your speeding heart out around the Salt Lake Valley, why not indulge in some local music? Our May Local Music Singles Roundup is here to pleasure the ear holes. Tune into some psychedelic low-fi for casual cruises or pump up the volume to some heavy metal. Plug in the headphones and press shuffle—you’re strapped in for the best of SLC’s music scene! … read more
Contributor Limelight: Litzi Estrada
Since summer of 2021, Litzi Estrada has been (sometimes singlehandedly) holding down SLUG’s coverage of metal, punk, doom and other heavy rock genres. We’re forever grateful for her studied approach to covering the music SLUG built its initial coverage on 34 years ago. Visit SLUGMag.com to read her features on this month’s Localized performers, Snake
