I'm headed to SLC! Ride recommendations??

[Running Mommy]

I think I'm going to do the 15 mile route. Thats just long enough for me. Since I'll have the car, I can't be out too long.
Are the roads pretty safe out that way? Good shoulders/bike lanes etc? Or should I be prepared to play pinball with the cars? How are the drivers?

[malkin]

The roads can be variable, especially since we are now officially in the season of road construction. Don't let the construction scare you, because I think it makes people wake up and pay attention.

The drivers are interesting--riding from downtown we see a clear change in style. In the city, we get brushed by SUV mirrors, cursed, and have soft drink cups tossed at us, but as we get further out, everything is countrified. I guess they are used to horses and kids and tractors in the road, so the big truck driving cowboys slow down and move over for us.

The first time we rode down there and weren't sure of the route, lots of people gathered at a gas station were friendly and helpful, and another time when we needed to hitch a ride because of a broken chain, we got several offers.

I don't think there's too much to worry about.

Take plenty of water. It's hot!

[malkin]

Where is your guy racing?

[Running Mommy]

Rad canyon bmx.. It's off bangerter hwy, 5200 south?? In the pit? Was there today.. Thats all I know. It's by what appears to be a light rail line?