Here's me and my 1996 Savage in Beautiful British Columbia

PS - I do have proper riding gear - I don't normally ride with flip-flops (only when it's too hot for boots - kidding) but this was the day I got my bike. My husband moved it onto the sidewalk because I was so excited to have a picture taken with it! I hadn't even taken it out for my first ride yet. You know how it is. . .

This was my third and final parking-lot practice after getting my bike. It was good to finally get out on the road, and, as of this writing, I have now logged about 600 miles. It was good to finally be able to shift beyond second gear.