IndySteel,

Thanks for your take on this. From what I've seen/heard of the Monon I am less nervous about a low-traffic country road. The Monon gets quite congested and there are so many different things to watch out for outside of cars.

I've been checking out some public routes on mapmyride.com for the area to get some ideas once I get some off-trainer practice this weekend on the new SPD pedals Didn't you tell me that there is a trail that runs from your area down to Richmond? I am taking a week off work in mid-April to go play on my bike(s)