Welcome from a fellow CNY'er! There are some great rides in the Finger Lakes - hills that don't seem like much in the car get really big once you're in the saddle (especially if you stop at the wineries ) Enjoy your new steeds!
Oh, no doubt!!! But I have many friends who have done it so it's now like a competition....:-) I think I'll start with Skaneateles...the baby-ish lake