Cycling is the best thing in the world and I want to thank all the bros here for your advice.
I started riding flat roads during the shutdown and gradually got more serious. Now I look for progressively bigger hills and can really experience that initial joy of road cycling all over again. Seriously my mind and body would be atrophied without such a glorious sport to do. I encourage all Americans (especially in the Sunbelt) to give it a try.
The best part with climbing hills is you can get a serious workout in quickly.