i was planning on taking the course at mid-ohio. i'm in columbus..i haven't checked craigslist yet. i thought the general "rule" was that you should be able to handle your bike if you can pick it up. i'm not sure how bored i'd get with a 250. i drive a freakin' mazda miata with like 100 hp. it's slow as shit, and i'm not bored with it (yet, it's been 6 months) because it handles like a dream. and if for some reason i dont pick up a bike this summer she's getting a super charger. honestly, i didnt want to get into some kind of debate over what size bike i want. i could give two shits whether people think i'm goofy looking on a 250. sure, it might be "cooler" or hotter if i were on a 500 or 600, but i would rather be safe and comfortable. oh, and for the record: girls on bikes are hot! i admit it!