Originally Posted by
nashcommguy
I'm about 35 mi outside of NV now and my commute is 40 mpd(when the factory ramps back up

) all rural. Plenty of curbside space and not many cars...I'm very blessed.
Hey, I'm a Vandy guy and spend 7 years of my life in Nashvegas. Used to ride from Green Hills to campus on 8th and through neighborhoods.
My inlaws are in McMinnville and we go there once a month. Great roadie riding with some sweet hills. Just take 24 to exit 111, park your car and ride North on 55. Wide shoulder, bike route signs and really friendly folks. They host a 3 day race called the Highland Rim Classic there, and it brings a lot of business through town, so most people are used to/enjoy seeing bikes on the road.
Cheers!
Dave