Don't get me wrong- hills kick my butt, and I curse them everytime I have to climb. I've been out with some forum members, and I think they are half amused and half exasperated by my constant complaints every time we hit a hill. My legs hurt. I'm doing a light week after several heavy weeks of hills with lots and lots of hill repeats. BUT I know that challenge is good- and living in a flat area is great for commuting and all, but if you want different types of terrain and more challenge in your rides, a flat city won't get you that. I can avoid the hills or I can meet them head on by varying my route. That's what I'm concerned with when I do my riding.
I guess before we make recommendations, we should be asking- what's the criteria for the type of cycling you are looking to do, and when you're looking for places to go where you can ride your bike, is it for commuting or training, or what?
Koffee