Hi Imdawn!

I hope you know what you've started. You might find that what starts out as a fun hobbie may well become a way of life, and soon it'll be 'College studies? What college studies.....

There's loads of cool tips on this site so sit back and take a good, long browse. I'm sure you mate will be able to give you a tonne of usful hints to get you going as well, but it's always nice to get the girlie perspective too.

If your mate's been riding a long time it's often easy to forget what it's like starting out, but there's plenty of beginners here, so don't be afraid to ask, no matter how silly you might think the question.

Welcome to the best sport in the world