I'd say you'll probably get the best answers by establishing a goal and letting people know what it is.
A goal of being able to ride 20 miles is going to take a different approach than someone trying to do a century in a few months.
In my opinion, if you're new, just ride as much as you can this winter and build up some base miles. Then pick a goal and find your training plan. Don't suck all of the fun out of cycling already.