(Just to clarify: RAIN *is* in Indiana and yes, it *is* flat. LONG!!!! But really, only a few not-quite-up-to-rolling upgrades. Now, when we go to Perrysville for our annual Turkey Run ride on Labor Day, we find hills in Indiana!)

That's a great description of the ride! Vultures, indeed... When I did it the high temp was 83 and we had a tailwind. It was still long!