Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 13,144
Likes: 2,167
From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 15 Kinesis Racelight 4S, 76 Motebecane Gran Jubilée, 17 Dedacciai Gladiatore2, 12 Breezer Venturi, 09 Dahon Mariner, 12 Mercier Nano, 95 DeKerf Team SL, 19 Tern Rally, 21 Breezer Doppler Cafe+, 19 T-Lab X3, 91 Serotta CII, 23 3T Strada
I think I've got it pretty good here in Ann Arbor. A 10min warmup ride through "city" and I'm in the country in just about any direction, though heading due east requires some planning as it's mostly post-industrial decay all the way to Detroit.
Even riding in town isn't so bad, as there are lots of bike lanes, great secondary roads, a riverside MUP, and various trails and parks that can be stitched together for a fun ride. We don't have mountains, but nice rolling terrain with some ~3min/7% climbs that are great for quick repeat workouts.