I pretty much took a whole year to get familiar with my "Kan-a-tuna". Rode it everywhere, even more than I think I ride the Aprilia now. Big accomplishment was riding to Grand Junction through Hail, 30mph winds...

I say, stick to it alone or with some one to follow, like Ashli said. Best advice I ever got was to never get sucked into a group if you decide to head out. First big group ride, my friend ate a corner near Palmer Lake.

PM any of us if you feel like tagging along for a couple hours or half day ride or just show up on a ride. There's always some good people who'll watch out for ya!