First of all I just want to say how jealous I am of you living in Saratoga! I love love that area, I lived there myself for 5 years about 8 years ago. That's where I first fell in love with cycling! The roads are awesome there and I attribute my great climbing skills to starting off in Saratoga because no matter where you ride you are bound to run into lots and lots of hill. Some short and steep,long and gradual or the never ending rollings hills. It will make you a strong rider. If you like to mt bike SPAC and Skidmore College has some great trails. I always enjoyed riding around Saratoga Lake then heading off into the country. If you go to the Chamber they have bike route maps. I bought my first Mt. BIke from Paradox Bike shop owned by Giana Roberge and Family she's a top pro cyclist now. I used to see her alot on the road. If you go to the local bike shops that's a great way to find local female cyclist. I've moved around alot and always find that females are always excited to find fellows cyclist to ride with so don't be afraid to introduce yourself.
Good luck and keep us posted on how you like the area!
Kim