Originally Posted by
Drew Eckhardt
Speed limit isn't the biggest issue.
I'd much rather ride on a country road with a 55 MPH speed limit, decent shoulder, and rare intersections
than something with a lower speed limit, no shoulder, intersections, and blind curves

An open road with a wide shoulder is good. This is where a very bright rear flashing light is also good. I use a Dinotte 400r+, daylight only light.