Where to ride in DC/Montgomery Co. MD?

[jemoryl]

So I got laid off at the end of 2018 and it looks like I might be taking a job in DC. Considering my income and the commute, it looks like I would be best off living near one of the Metro red line stations in MD, maybe near Silver Spring. Is there anyway for a road cyclist to get out onto some nice country roads without getting killed or frustrated? I understand there are nice routes heading out towards Sugarloaf to the west. Not interested in riding in DC proper or gravel. Any advice? I currently live in Essex Co. NJ, so I have learned to live with busy roads and somewhat aggressive drivers.