Quote Originally Posted by Catrin View Post
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)
A trail from Franklin to Richmond? There's a rather lengthy MUT out of Muncie (the Cardinal Greenway), and there's 4-mile MUT in Franklin; that's about all I know.

I know of a number of routes in the area where traffic is light. Granted, you may need to load your bike in the car, but it's doable. Come on down to Franklin, and I'll take you on a country route I do. On the typically Sunday, we might see a car or two. When I first started riding, I repeatedly did a route out of Zionsville. In no time, I was ready for just about any rode out there (well, minus those with hills)! You'll get there, but as Crankin' suggested, don't overthink it in the meantime. You'll do just fine!