Thank you all for your advice! I can’t believe how helpful this site has been already. I start shopping for my new bike this weekend and will take all of these tips with me. I’ve been reading up on a few different brands, and have some idea what I am looking for, but honestly will not know until I find the one that fits me best. Like I said, as for the gloves I am getting them tomorrow! I didn’t realize how important they really were. (and looking cool never hurt either)

I can’t wait to wake up and ride tomorrow!!