Welcome, hokie_girl. Glad you decided to join the cycling fun. Since you live in Southwest VA, for a change of pace you should try the Virginnia Creeper at least once. You need a mountain bike for that ride but the scenery is well worth the cost of renting one if you don't own one. This trail is located near Damascus, VA. I usually try to drive up there at least once a year to ride that trail and a few other trails in the area. Jeff