[OtayBW]

I work in Gaithersburg, but live 55 mi N of there (~10 mi N of the Balto Beltway). Coincidentally, I was also born and raised in Essex Co, NJ, but left when I was 17 (the principal benefit of living there as I remember was being close to the Star Tavern in Orange whenever I wanted a great pizza, but I digress...). I really can't wait to get out of Mont. Co. at the end of the day. Not my cup of tea. That said, I do think the riding can be good in the northern and western (think Frederick Co) part of the country, but still a bit more congested than I like.

I think there's been a long-standing shop ride going out of Laytonsville on Wed nights that you might want to check in to. Good luck!