Thank you for all the suggestions! I am on a team already with 17 other awesome ladies so I am sure I can find some riding buddies.

Most of my riding during the week will have to be on the trainer due to daylight issues, any suggested workouts? I hate the trainer.

I will probably try to hit the more technical area trails on the weekends. I got really good at riding the beginner/intermediate local trail by just keeping at it. It is amazing how much I accomplished this summer by just trying and trying again.