My 1st ride was sitting on the bike and riding the brakes with it off down the hill of the driveway. Then sat in the road freaked out on releasing the clutch. (This was in the country, so no cars in the hood.) I just bought it and it was a brand new 0 miles bike. I was a little scared, but finally released the clutch fully and was moving about 35mph max through the neighborhood. I didn't want to get on the road at ALL! 1st highway experience I thought I was going to die! Wind was in control and I wasn't. Nowadays, the bike feels as simple as walking. I love riding too.