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A Hundred Miles Along the Wasatch Front: Riding the Golden Spoke Trail Network

Posted on May 7, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
In June of 2018, a bicycle-path network from Provo to Ogden running over 100 miles, was finally completed with the construction of the Jordan River Bridge in Salt Lake City.

The Golden Spoke ride network of multi-use paths includes the Provo River Parkway and Murdcok Canal Trails in Utah County, and much, much more. … read more

Posted in: Bike / BMXTagged: Golden Spoke Ride, Golden Spoke Trail Network

Music To Cruise It: Brian MaWhinney On The Perfect Cycling Playlist

Posted on May 7, 2020 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Local cycling enthusiast Brian MaWhinney is equally adept at the curation of perfect biking playists.

Local cyclist Brian MaWhinney is a seasoned vet when it comes to the unique art of crafting perfect playlists for city biking. … read more

Posted in: Bike / BMX, LGBTQ+Tagged: Bad Bad Bananas, Brian MaWhinney, Cycling Playlist, LGBTQ+, Music Playlist

The Shooter’s Sandwich: Updating the Perfect Traveling Food

Posted on May 7, 2020 (October 16, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
The Shooter's Sandwich is a century-old idea, and we're updating it for a perfect overnight ride snack.

Let’s talk about how the Shooter’s Sandwich might be modified, but to do justice to the improvements, we first have to understand the original. … read more

Posted in: Food ReviewsTagged: Food Review, Shooter's Sandwich

24MOTOR: 24 Minutes of the Oil Refinery

Posted on May 7, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Steve “bykmor” Wasmund rallies cyclists for 24Motor, a “race” where one rider wins by chance for optimal fun and enjoyment of the experience.

24MOTOR is technically a race—technically—but by the sound of it, nobody takes it too seriously. Winning is really just a matter of chance. … read more

Posted in: Bike / BMXTagged: 24MOTOR, Bicycle Events, Steve Wasmund

The Top Five 5-to-10-Mile Bike Rides in Salt Lake

Posted on May 7, 2020 (May 29, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Perennial SLUG Cat champion Nkenna Onwuzuruoha lives and breathes cycling Salt Lake, and her top-five 5–10-mile bike rides are a great way to reacquaint yourself with the city on a bike.

Whether you are new to city biking or depend on two wheels to get around, here are the top five options for bike rides in Salt Lake City. … read more

Posted in: Bike / BMXTagged: Bike Rides in SLC

Salty & Stupid: Ultra-Endurance in Utah’s West Desert

Posted on May 7, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
If you like to punish yourself on a bike, Salty & Stupid’s Stupid Pony gravel race runs from Lehi to Wendover for a true test of one’s physical limits.

Salty & Stupid hosts the Stupid Pony, an ultra-endurance bicycle race in Utah’s arid West Desert. … read more

Posted in: Action SportsTagged: Bicycle Race, Endurance Race, Salty & Stupid, Salty Lizard, Stupid Pony

Skate Photo Feature: Bryce Parkinson

Posted on May 7, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Bryce Parkinson – Frontside Rock n’ Roll – South Jordan

Bryce Parkinson lapped his front wheels into the deck, used some back-toe magic and pulled one of the most stylish front rocks I’ve ever witnessed. … read more

Posted in: SkateTagged: Bryce Parkinson, Skate Photo Feature

Beer of the Month: Sir-Veza

Posted on May 7, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
In this edition of "Beer of the Month," Bohemian Brewery serves up the Sir-Veza, a Mexican-style lager in a slick, Day of the Dead–inspired, 12-ounce can.

In this edition of “Beer of the Month,” Bohemian Brewery serves up the Sir-Veza, a Mexican-style lager in a slick, Day of the Dead–inspired, 12-ounce can. … read more

Posted in: Beer ReviewsTagged: Beer of The Month, Bohemian Brewery, Sir-Veza

BMX Photo Feature: Shawn “Elf” Walters

Posted on May 7, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Shawn “Elf” Walters – X-Up Grind against the Wall – SLC, Utah

In this month’s multi-paneled BMX Photo Feature, Shawn “Elf” Walters pushes through with support from the crew. Photos by Jon Tinsley. … read more

Posted in: Bike / BMXTagged: BMX Photo Feature, Shawn "Elf" Walters

Mike Brown: Who’s a Good Boy? Ender’s a Good Boy!

Posted on May 7, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
(L–R) Ender (dog) gets plenty of rubber-ball fetch time from his weird uncle, Mike Brown (human).

Mike Brown delivers the details you never knew you needed on his roommate’s dog, Ender. A ball-enthusiast and food-motivated pup, Ender is a good boy! … read more

Posted in: CommunityTagged: Ender, Good Boy, mike brown

Contributor Limelight – Robin Namini

Posted on May 7, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt

Illustrator Robin Namini joined SLUG’s ranks in November 2017 and has been a source of creative energy for the magazine ever since! … read more

Posted in: SLUG Contributor LimelightTagged: Contributor Limelight, Robin Namini

Skate Photo Feature: 600 North Bridge

Posted on May 7, 2020 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Noa Hardisty - Texas Plant - 600 North Bridge

The amount of work and effort that has gone into 600 North Bridge DIY is a testament to the authentic community of skateboarding here in Salt Lake City. … read more

Posted in: SkateTagged: Jordan Vigil, Noa Hardisty, Skate Photo Feature
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