flyingreg Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I picked up the very new, very blue, Ninja 250 on Monday. I rode it a whole whopping 1/2 mile to make sure things worked, then waited for Melissa. Mother and Daughter would be returning on Friday from their much deserved vacation to Disneyland, Padres game, and shopping at the Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego. So, Friday is here and Melissa took here first solo ride as a rider. Watch out world! The pictures were taken from the new Canon Powershot S3 IS camera I just purchased a few days ago. Thanks to all for your help in selecting a camera. The Ninja is a much richer blue than the pictures I first posted. Just a shade or two lighter then the Biaritz Blue of the RT. Melissa ready to rip up the road. Well, almost... And, she's off on her own. I was beamimg to be sure. Look at the concentration. It won't be long before she's asking to ride Daddy's bike. I'll be hiding my keys from here on out. Link to comment
russell_bynum Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 That's just way too cool!! GO MELISSA!!! Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Yeah!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go Dad!!! Way to go!!! Oh, you too Melissa!!!! Link to comment
SageRider Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Congrats to Melissa (and her proud papa!) Link to comment
kcscout Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 She looks like a natural. She had the front wheel off the ground yet? Next thing, is a good pair of riding boots to finish out her ATGATT attire. Congrats to you both. Link to comment
flyingreg Posted June 9, 2007 Author Share Posted June 9, 2007 Proper riding boots are coming to round out the attire as well as a summer jacket. And forgive me for posting such huge pictures. I promise to work on picture resizing before I post pics again. Link to comment
Carnadero Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Next thing, is a good pair of riding boots to finish out her ATGATT attire. There is a Cycle Gear in their neck of the woods..... Link to comment
rogera Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Awsome, I guess the next step after the boots is She'll be joining the board and posting some ride reports. Can't wait Link to comment
Tank Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Greg and Melissa, congrats on the new bike, whoo hoo. That is so cool, three bikes in the new garage, i can just smell a tech days coming Link to comment
norah Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Way cool . You go girl I'll second that!! Just tell her to be careful out there and it's always rubber side down, shiny side up!! Link to comment
glockster Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 That's way cool Greg. Proud papa I'm sure..... Link to comment
gottago Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Wow what a pretty bike. She sure has a big smile on her face. How's momma handling having her on the street. I know even though Gar and I ride when Jay told us he bought a bike and was back into riding my heart clenched, and he's 35. It's a momma thing. Link to comment
azkaisr Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Too Cool!! Happy for both of you? Does she get to go to Torrey? Link to comment
BFish Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 an early fathers day gift for you. maybe a ride is in order and let your wife sleep in. Link to comment
flyingreg Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 an early fathers day gift for you. maybe a ride is in order and let your wife sleep in. I'm thinking it will be a little while before she is ready to venture beyond the neighborhood. Melissa is taking it kinda slow. I don't want to push her too much, just enough to keep her progressing. But, yes, I have visions of father and daughter going on some long rides in due time. Link to comment
russell_bynum Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Melissa is taking it kinda slow GOOD!!! Too many people rush out, ignoring their complete lack of readiness to deal with stuff in the real world. (BTW, I was one of those people...and I'm damn lucky I survived.) Lisa, too, started VERY slowly. I can't tell you how many times I rode the bike over to the empty parking lot, she met me in the car, and spent forever working on the MSF drills. Then it was around the neighborhood. Then some deserted streets nearby. Then some light traffic on familiar streets. etc. She'll learn at her own pace, and when she's ready to hit the road, she'll be in good shape to handle it. Link to comment
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