Kim: This looks like my kinda ride...nice and FLAT! It's too bad I'll have to miss it, tho..my bike is in the shop for a tune-up. Hope to catch up with ya next week!
There was a TV commercial many years ago about driving safely in a car...I'm reminded of it every time I think of bike safety...The main line of the commercial was..."Watch out for the other guy." It's funny how certain things stick with ya over the years.
Have a safe and fun ride!
Susan 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU13YhCzE-Y
This vintage PSA was on TV about 50 years ago. Remember it? Maybe traffic was just beginning to be an issue back then and accidents more common?! Dunno. But, considering all the texting/cell phone use while driving today...prolly a good idea to bring it back.
Have fun and be safe!