I can't drive I-95

Technically, I can drive on I-95 but my self-confidence keeps me to local roads.  Setting out for my first big ride only one week after achieving my Maryland motorcycle license with Just Plane Jayne on Pete Lee (2008 Honda Metropolitan), I added 30 miles to the 17,808 miles on our new (used) 1997 Suzuki Savage LS650. 

Navigating local Columbia roads, we visited the fancy new Harris Teeter in Kings Contrivance, tested out the bike’s “get up and go” on Cedar Lane, stopped by my office (MdBioLab) at Oakland Mills HS and enjoyed our first ride together!  We also dropped off a travel bug in Travel Souvenirs, one of our local geocaches.

We purchased the bike only a week before from a former “first-time learner” as well.  It’s a great choice for someone just learning how to ride.  The single-cylinder is big enough to get you out of the way if you need to but small enough to keep from overpowering your recently acquired skills.  Lacking the baffle in the muffler (due to cancerous rust) the bike leaves a lasting impression on those around you when starting.  The bike has been dropped off at the shop for its repairs so I’m anxiously awaiting its return, which will hopefully be prior to winter.

I’m growing attached to the bike and hope to log several miles in the near future.  My confidence is mounting; I’m getting better on the turns and even hit 50 mph! Lastly, kudos to craigslist for folks looking to find a used bike at reasonable prices – the unending supply of lonely bikes looking for good homes provided a week’s worth of entertainment!