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In honor of "Bike Month," cyclists on Thursday can stop by one of seven commuter pit stops for a copy of Salt Lake City's new "Bikeways Map" and grab a bite of breakfast on the way to work.
The event runs from 7-9 a.m. and is hosted by Bike Utah and Salt Lake City, as well as Jade Market and several local bike shops.
The pit stops, according to Mayor Jackie Biskupki's office, are a perk in recognition of growing numbers of bike commuters.
The free maps feature Salt Lake City's blacktop bike lanes, mountain bike trails, parking lot connections and proposed future trails. The maps also include ratings of city roads — from high to low comfort — that take into account vehicle traffic levels, noise, road shoulder conditions and more.
The pit stops are located at the Salt Lake City Public Safety Building, 475 S. 300 East; Bingham Cyclery, 336 W. Broadway; Wasatch Touring, 100 S. 700 East; Jade Market, 353 W. 200 South; Salt Lake City Bicycle Company, 300 S. 500 East; Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective, on the S Line at 2200 S. 700 East, and Guthrie Bicycle, at 800 E. 2100 South.
In addition, Salt Lake City's Transportation Division and volunteers from Bike Utah have drawn chalk messages in bike lanes to remind cyclists about riding safely and sharing the road. The non-permanent stencils offer tips such as: use lights at night; wait here for green; and ride with traffic.
The finale of "Bike Month" will be the annual "Mayors' Bike to Work Day" on May 31. Biskupski, Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams, as well as mayors from throughout the Salt Lake Valley will lead bicyclists from the Sugar House Draw (the bike/pedestrian tunnel under 1300 East and 2150 South), along the S-Line Greenway and the 600 East Bicycle Boulevard to the Salt Lake City and County Building at 400 South State.
For the May 31 event, cyclists are encouraged to gather at 7:15 a.m. at the Sugar House Draw for breakfast. The ride will begin at 8 a.m.