I'm hoping to make it to some of the training series rides. I'll be out of state until the end of February, but would like to catch a couple after I get back.

If you have the opportunity, I would definitely recommend doing the Hill Hopper. Being so early in the season, the weather can be a bit sketchy, but it is a beautiful route and a well run ride. At one of the rest stations last year, the volunteers held your bike for you with you refueled, etc.