I like local rides in city & suburbs & rural rides both. Countryside is more relaxing but some pretty good roads in Northern Virginia etc area; it's a lot more developed than it used to be but OTOH often better now for bikers w/wider lanes, smoother side walks & more bike lanes. Locally one can find picturesque winding roads as in ritzy McLean or be amazed at the rapid development in Arlington & DC etc. Still learning new routes & perfecting old routes.