Yes - vast country roads to go as far as you like - up to the Blue Ridge Parkway out the door. On typical rides a good rule of thumb is 1000' climbing per hour of riding. Rolling around town, but mountains as you get further out.
I have ridden in a LOT of places. I think our country roads are great. The way out of town is typical of small cities.
Hot and humid in the summer. Last year I road/TT biked every weekend throughout the winter.
One of my rules is that I NEVER drive to the start of a ride (other than a race of course). I can go straight out my garage and then 5 stoplights and I am free! I also live exactly 2 miles from my office (never a traffic jam) in maybe the biggest business district out side of downtown (which is very close too). I think you can ride right out the door from any part of town . . . I have ridden every road here many times.
Let me know if you want to visit.
David
* Ironman for Life! (Blog) * IM Everyday Hero Video * Daggett Shuler Law *
Disclaimer: I have personal and professional relationships with many athletes, vendors, and organizations in the triathlon world.
I have ridden in a LOT of places. I think our country roads are great. The way out of town is typical of small cities.
Hot and humid in the summer. Last year I road/TT biked every weekend throughout the winter.
One of my rules is that I NEVER drive to the start of a ride (other than a race of course). I can go straight out my garage and then 5 stoplights and I am free! I also live exactly 2 miles from my office (never a traffic jam) in maybe the biggest business district out side of downtown (which is very close too). I think you can ride right out the door from any part of town . . . I have ridden every road here many times.
Let me know if you want to visit.
David
* Ironman for Life! (Blog) * IM Everyday Hero Video * Daggett Shuler Law *
Disclaimer: I have personal and professional relationships with many athletes, vendors, and organizations in the triathlon world.