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SALT LAKE CITY — University of Utah faculty, staff and students are encouraged to ride their bikes to campus Thursday to support the university's commitment to bicycle commuting.
Bike to the U. Day coincides with the Utes' first home football game of the season against Northern Colorado. Kickoff is set for 5:15 p.m. at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
For cyclists attending the game, a bicycle valet service will be offered on the south side of the stadium. The service will be managed by the Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective in partnership with the university. The free service begins at 4 p.m.
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Coffee and bagels will be provided from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday at several campus locations, including Presidents Circle, Marriott Library Plaza, the South Campus TRAX Station and the Peterson Heritage Center.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the university's weekly farmers market on Tanner Plaza will have a bicycle theme, with repair and commuting advice from the campus bike shop. Campus police will be on hand to register bicycles and give away Kryptonite U-Locks while supplies last.
University of Utah Commuter Services will host an information table with free T-shirts, ice cream, bicycle lights and helmets. Local bike shops Wild Rose and Velo City Bags will offer products for sale.
