I generally don't visit the Intro forum, but I caught your thread title on the main page. Welcome to the boards.
I ride out in the hills of Northwestern NJ (Western Morris, Northern Hunterdon, Eastern Warren, and Southern Sussex) - a challenge but always beautiful with lots of rural roads. I'm a recreational weekend rider, mid 30s, probably average fitness (not too slow, not very fast). If you live in the area or you're interested in visiting for a ride, send a PM my way.